Microsoft Surface
#7836
O2 XDA Exec
#5530Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface
O2 XDA Exec
Performance
54.359.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.154.7
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface, released in 2012, features a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, while the O2 XDA Exec, from 2005, has a smaller 3.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface is powered by a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and offers 2GB of RAM, compared to the XDA Exec's single-core Intel Bulverde CPU and 64MB of RAM.
- The Surface has a rear camera of 1.2 MP and a 720p video capability, whereas the XDA Exec features a slightly higher 1.3 MP rear camera but lacks a selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the XDA Exec at 1620 mAh, compared to the Surface's 31.5 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Surface utilizing Microsoft Windows RT and the XDA Exec operating on Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, impacting the overall software experience.
- The Surface is heavier at 680.4g, while the XDA Exec weighs 285g, reflecting their differing build qualities and form factors.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface
O2 XDA Exec
General
Release Date
2012
2005
Announced
2012
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toQtek 9000,i-mate JASJARand T-Mobile MDA IV.
Display
Size
10.6"
3.6"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
1366
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Intel Bulverde 520 MHz
GPU
ULP GeForce
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
SDIO/MMC
Camera
Main Camera
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
1.2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
31.5 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
127 x 81 x 25 mm (5.0 x 3.19 x 0.98 in)
Weight
680.4 g
285 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Stylish black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 2.0, OTG
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
OS Version
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No