Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Microsoft Surface 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7	Microsoft Surface 3
key specs
Display	9.70-inch	10.80-inch
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Front Camera	2-megapixel	3.5-megapixel
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
RAM	2GB	2GB
OS	Android 5.0	Windows 8.1
Storage	16GB	64GB
Rear Camera	5-megapixel	8-megapixel
Battery Capacity	6000mAh	-
general
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Model	Galaxy Tab A 9.7	Surface 3
Release date	July 1, 2015	March 1, 2015
Dimensions (mm)	242.50 x 166.80 x 7.50	267.00 x 187.00 x 8.70
Weight (g)	487.00	622.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	6000	-
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	White	-
display
Screen size (inches)	9.70	10.80
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
hardware
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	1.6GHz quad-core
RAM	2GB	2GB
Internal storage	16GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128	-
Processor make	-	Intel Atom x7-Z8700
camera
Rear camera	5-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front camera	2-megapixel	3.5-megapixel
software
Operating system	Android 5.0	Windows 8.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	No	No
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	No	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	No	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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