Compare Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

Should you buy Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+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 India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) starts at ₹ 22,990 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB) starts at ₹ 25,455.

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-ion Battery and latter with Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

SpecificationsMicrosoft Surface RT (32GB)Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)
Display10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera1.2 MP5 MP with autofocus
BatteryLi-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage32 GB32 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5251
Display10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera1.2 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage32 GB32 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2012October, 2013
Sim Type No Sim SupportedNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight 680 g469 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:94:3
Display Size 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~148 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo taggingFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 1.2 MP5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 720p1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoNo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE No
GPRS No
USB Yes v2.0Yes v2.0
USB Features USB on-the-go
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
CPU 1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU ULP GeForcePowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java YesNo
OS Windows RTiOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
StandBy Time 15 days
Talk Time 8 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 64 GBNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 32 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Video MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutTv Out
GPS YesYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • 32GB internal storage
Cons
  • Older processor

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Detailed Comparison of Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

Design Comparison: Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

Dimension of Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) is 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with a weight of 680 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) has screen size and resolution of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB)

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with primary camera of 1.2 MP whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+32GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Microsoft Surface RT or Apple iPad Air?

Microsoft Surface RT has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Air which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Microsoft Surface RT or Apple iPad Air?

Apple iPad Air is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Microsoft Surface RT that has 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface RT in the market?

Best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface RT are: Lenovo Tab M11, Apple iPad Air 2, Apple iPad Air 2.