Microsoft Surface 2
#7811
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
#7819Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0's 8.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU, while the Note 8.0 uses an Exynos 4412 chipset.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Note 8.0 is limited to 720p.
- The Surface 2 has a heavier build at 675.9g compared to the Note 8.0's 338g, making it less portable.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Note 8.0 at 4600mAh, while the Surface 2 lacks a specified battery capacity.
- Software-wise, the Surface 2 runs Windows RT, offering a different user experience compared to the Android 4.1.2 OS of the Note 8.0, which is upgradable to KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 3G & WiFi, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
Display
Size
10.6"
8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Mali-400MP4
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
3.5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
3.5 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
675.9 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes