Microsoft Surface 2
#7811
ZTE Optik
#8732Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
ZTE Optik
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.252.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the ZTE Optik's 7.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 4 processor and 2GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the dual-core Snapdragon S3 in the Optik, which has only 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 offers better video capabilities with 1080p recording.
- The Surface 2's battery capacity is unspecified, while the Optik has a 4000 mAh battery, which may provide longer usage time.
- The Surface 2 runs on Microsoft Windows RT, offering a different software experience compared to the Android 3.2 Honeycomb on the ZTE Optik, which may affect app availability and usability.
- Build quality favors the Surface 2, which is thinner and heavier, while the Optik is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
ZTE Optik
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For SprintAlso known as ZTE V55
Display
Size
10.6"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 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
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Adreno 220
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
3.5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
3.5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
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)
193 x 119.4 x 13.2 mm (7.60 x 4.70 x 0.52 in)
Weight
675.9 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes