Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 starts at PKR 73,530 and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) starts at PKR 78,625.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has screen size of 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1.5 GB. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 | Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) |
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Display | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels |
Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP |
Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 1.2 MP |
Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 49 | 52 | |
Display | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | |
Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 1.2 MP | |
Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery | |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | March, 2015 | October, 2012 | |
Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported |
Design | |||
Weight | 320 g | 680 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | |
Display Size | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | |
Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | |
PPI | ~160 PPI | ~148 PPI | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Features | Geo tagging | Geo tagging | |
Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 1.2 MP |
Connectivity | |||
3G | Yes | No | |
4G | No | ||
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
EDGE | Yes | No | |
GPRS | Yes | No | |
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | |
Java | Yes, via 3rd party | Yes | |
OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Windows RT |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery | |
Capacity | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 64 GB | |
RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB | |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Multimedia | |||
Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Yes, with Push Email | |||
FM Radio | Yes | No | |
Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | ||
Video | MP4, H.264 | MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263 |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes | |
Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with 1.2 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.