Microsoft
Surface Go 2
vs
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
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Microsoft Surface Go 2 alternatives
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B alternatives
specs
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Display
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
3:2
Native aspect ratio:
not available
not available
HD type:
WQXGA
220 ppi
Pixel density:
276 ppi
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
Capacitive
Gorilla Glass
Display glass type:
not available
not available
Display brightness:
500 cd/m²
not available
Panel type:
TFT
1920 x 1280 pixels
Display resolution:
2560 x 1600 pixels
26.7 cm (10.5")
Display diagonal:
27.9 cm (11")
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Processor
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
0.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency:
not available
1x4,2x2
PCI Express configurations:
not available
Smart Cache
Processor cache type:
not available
Amber Lake Y
Processor codename:
not available
14 nm
Processor lithography:
not available
64-bit
Processor operating modes:
not available
20 X 16.5 mm
Processor package size:
not available
SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0
Supported instruction sets:
not available
4 GT/s
System bus rate:
not available
5 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
not available
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:
not available
100 °C
Tjunction:
not available
4 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor threads:
not available
2
Processor cores:
not available
3.4 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
not available
1.1 GHz
Processor frequency:
not available
m3-8100Y
Processor model:
SM8450
Intel® Core™ m3
Processor family:
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Intel® Core™ m3-8xxx
Processor generation:
not available
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
Qualcomm
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Memory
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
8 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
not available
8 GB
Internal memory:
8 GB
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Storage
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
SSD
Storage media:
not available
not available
Maximum memory card size:
1000 GB
MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Card reader integrated:
256 GB
Internal storage capacity:
256 GB
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Graphics
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
UHD Graphics 615
Graphics adapter:
not available
Intel
Graphics adapter family:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Audio
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
Dolby Audio Premium
Audio system:
Dolby Atmos
2 W
Speaker power:
not available
2
Number of microphones:
3
2
Number of built-in speakers:
4
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Camera
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
Windows Hello:
not available
not available
Front camera aperture number:
2.4
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
12 MP
Front camera:
not available
Video capturing speed:
30 fps
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels
not available
Resolution at capture speed:
1920x1080@30fps,3840x2160@30fps
1080p
Video recording modes:
720p,1080p,2160p
Video recording:
not available
Auto focus:
not available
not available
Digital zoom:
8x
not available
Second rear camera aperture number:
2.2
not available
Rear camera aperture number:
2
1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
4128 x 3096 pixels
not available
Second rear camera resolution (numeric):
6 MP
8 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
13 MP
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Dual camera
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Network
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
not available
SIM card type:
NanoSIM
Near Field Communication (NFC):
not available
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards:
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
5.0
Bluetooth version:
5.2
Bluetooth:
LTE
4G standard:
LTE
4G
Mobile network generation:
5G
Mobile network connection:
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Ports & interfaces
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
DC-in jack:
not available
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Docking connector type:
not available
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
not available
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
1
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Phone features
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
Video call:
not available
Voice call:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Design
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
CE
Certification:
not available
Magnesium
Housing material:
not available
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Black, Silver
Product colour:
Graphite
Slate
Form factor:
Slate
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Performance
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
not available
Magnetometer:
not available
Gyroscope:
not available
Ambient light sensor:
not available
Accelerometer:
not available
GPS (satellite):
not available
not available
Galileo:
not available
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
not available
BeiDou:
GLONASS:
Position location:
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Software
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
not available
Operating system language:
Multilingual
not available
Virtual assistant:
Samsung Bixby
Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Android 12
Windows
Platform:
Android
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Processor special features
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
not available
Execute Disable Bit:
not available
Idle States:
not available
Intel 64:
not available
Intel Clear Video Technology:
not available
Intel Flex Memory Access:
not available
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX):
not available
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
not available
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):
not available
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):
not available
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):
not available
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):
not available
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):
not available
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):
not available
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):
not available
Intel® OS Guard:
not available
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:
not available
Intel® Secure Key:
not available
Intel® Smart Response Technology:
not available
2.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Battery
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
10 h
Battery life (max):
not available
not available
Battery capacity:
8000 mAh
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Power
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
24 W
AC adapter power:
45 W
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Weight & dimensions
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
553 g
Weight:
507 g
175 mm
Height:
165.3 mm
8.3 mm
Depth:
6.3 mm
245 mm
Width:
253.8 mm
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Packaging content
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
not available
Cables included:
USB Type-C
Microsoft
Surface Go 2
Other features
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 5G SM-X706B
185282
Processor ARK ID:
not available
BGA 1515
Processor socket:
not available