Microsoft Surface 2
#6824
Samsung Galaxy W
#7309Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy W
Performance
60.438.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
23.119.1
Battery
1.625.7
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
22.748.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.919.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy W's 7.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset and 32GB of RAM, while the Galaxy W has a less robust quad-core CPU and 16GB of RAM.
- The Galaxy W offers a superior rear camera at 8 MP compared to the Surface 2's 5 MP, although both devices can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity on the Galaxy W is 3200 mAh, which is significantly higher than the Surface 2's unspecified capacity.
- The Surface 2 runs on Microsoft Windows RT, providing a different software experience compared to the Galaxy W's Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
- Build quality favors the Surface 2 with a heavier weight of 675.9g and larger dimensions, while the Galaxy W is lighter at 245g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy W
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255
Display
Size
10.6"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
1920
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
3.5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
675.9 g
245 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, compass, proximity