Microsoft Surface 3 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface 3 (4G LTE)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8
key specs
Display	10.80-inch	8.00-inch
Processor	Intel Atom x7-Z8700	1.2GHz quad-core
Front Camera	3.5-megapixel	2-megapixel
Resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1024x768 pixels
RAM	2GB	1.5GB
OS	Windows 8.1	Android
Storage	64GB	16GB
Rear Camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	-	4200mAh
general
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Model	Surface 3 (4G LTE)	Galaxy Tab A 8
Release date	March 1, 2015	September 30, 2015
Dimensions (mm)	267.00 x 187.00 x 8.70	-
Weight (g)	622.00	-
Removable battery	No	No
Thickness	-	7.5
Battery capacity (mAh)	-	4200
Colours	-	Gold
display
Screen size (inches)	10.80	8.00
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1024x768 pixels
hardware
Processor	1.6GHz quad-core	1.2GHz quad-core
Processor make	Intel Atom x7-Z8700	-
RAM	2GB	1.5GB
Internal storage	64GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	128
camera
Rear camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	3.5-megapixel	2-megapixel
software
Operating system	Windows 8.1	Android
Skin	-	TouchWiz UI
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.00	-
NFC	No	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	No	No
Headphones	Yes	3.5mm
FM	No	Yes
Number of SIMs	1	1
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
sim 1
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	No
4G/ LTE	Yes	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	No
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	No
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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