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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 VS Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Which One Is Worth To Buy?

Mar 24, 2017 02:03 PM EDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, the latest Android running tablet might take over Microsoft Surface Pro 4. The Microsoft hybrid tablet is considered as the highly successful one in the 2-in1 tablet market. But it seems that Microsoft is no longer the king of the tablet in this competitive era.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 can be said as the capable laptop stand-in. The latest tab has many innovative features which are enough to stand or overtake to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Here are some features and specs that can be considered before opting for one of these devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the more compact and portable amongst the two tablets. When held in landscape orientation, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is about 18% wider and 16% taller and 29% thicker. There is a considerable different in weight as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Wi-Fi version weighs around 429grams and LTE version is around 434grams. While Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is heavier than it. It weights 770grams of core m3 and 790 grams of i5/i7 version. Even with their respective keyboard accessories, the lightest Surface Pro 4 is 44 percent heavier than Samsung Tab as per PhoneArena.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is made up of the lightest material aluminum, while Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is made up of magnesium. The Samsung Tab even has an aluminum frame and glass back panel while Surface Pro 4 has Microsoft's standard magnesium alloy body.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 takes a point in its display. it offers 12.3-inch display with 2,736 X 1,824 HD resolution. While on the other hand, Samsung has a 9.7-inch display with 2,048X1,536 HD resolution. The Samsung Tab is smaller and has a boxier 4:3 ratio when compared to Surface Pro which has 3:2 ration.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 even offer better connectivity when it comes to Wi-Fi and LTE, while on the other hand, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is limited to the wireless connectivity. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is affordable as it is available at $730 and Surface Pro 4 will fetch $929. With all these features, it seems Samsung Galaxy Tab will worth more of your money.

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