Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Microsoft Surface RT comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7	Microsoft Surface RT
key specs
Display	9.70-inch	10.60-inch
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	NVIDIA Tegra 3
Front Camera	2-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1366x768 pixels
RAM	2GB	2GB
OS	Android 5.0	Windows RT
Storage	16GB	32GB
Rear Camera	5-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Battery Capacity	6000mAh	-
general
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Model	Galaxy Tab A 9.7	Surface RT
Release date	July 1, 2015	October 1, 2012
Dimensions (mm)	242.50 x 166.80 x 7.50	172.00 x 274.60 x 9.30
Weight (g)	487.00	680.40
Battery capacity (mAh)	6000	-
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	White	-
display
Screen size (inches)	9.70	10.60
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1366x768 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	148
hardware
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	1.3GHz quad-core
RAM	2GB	2GB
Internal storage	16GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128	64
Processor make	-	NVIDIA Tegra 3
camera
Rear camera	5-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Front camera	2-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Rear flash	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 5.0	Windows RT
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
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	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	No	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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