Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

vs

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Microsoft Surface Go 3

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819 alternatives

Microsoft Surface Go 3 alternatives

specs

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Display
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

16.78 million colours
Display number of colours:
not available
not available
Native aspect ratio:
3:2
QXGA
HD type:
not available
not available
Pixel density:
220 ppi
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
not available
Multi-touch
Touch technology:
not available
not available
Display glass type:
Gorilla Glass
yes
LED backlight:
not available
Super AMOLED
Display technology:
not available
2048 x 1536 pixels
Display resolution:
1920 x 1280 pixels
24.6 cm (9.7")
Display diagonal:
26.7 cm (10.5")

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Processor
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

1.4 GHz
Coprocessor frequency:
not available
yes
Coprocessor:
not available
8
Processor cores:
2
not available
Processor boost frequency:
3.9 GHz
1.8 GHz
Processor frequency:
1.3 GHz
not available
Processor model:
i3-10100Y
not available
Processor family:
Intel® Core™ i3
not available
Processor generation:
10th gen Intel® Core™ i3
not available
Processor manufacturer:
Intel

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Memory
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Maximum internal memory:
8 GB
not available
Internal memory type:
LPDDR3-SDRAM
3 GB
Internal memory:
8 GB

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Storage
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

23.9 GB
User memory:
not available
Flash
Storage media:
SSD
128 GB
Maximum memory card size:
not available
MicroSD (TransFlash)
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSDXC
yes
Card reader integrated:
yes
32 GB
Internal storage capacity:
128 GB

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Graphics
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Graphics adapter:
UHD Graphics 615
not available
Graphics adapter family:
Intel

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Audio
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Audio system:
Dolby Audio
not available
Speaker power:
2 W
yes
Built-in microphone:
not available
yes
Built-in speaker(s):
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Camera
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Windows Hello:
yes
yes
Geotagging:
not available
2.1 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
5 MP
yes
Front camera:
yes
30 fps
Video capturing speed:
not available
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
not available
not available
Video recording modes:
1080p
yes
Video recording:
not available
yes
Auto focus:
not available
8 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
yes
Rear camera:
not available
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Network
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

NanoSIM
SIM card type:
not available
850,900,1900,2100 MHz
3G bands supported:
not available
UMTS, WCDMA
3G standards:
not available
700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supported:
not available
yes
Wi-Fi Direct:
not available
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
4.1
Bluetooth version:
5.0
yes
Bluetooth:
yes
LTE-FDD
4G standard:
not available
4G
Mobile network generation:
not available
yes
Mobile network connection:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Ports & interfaces
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Docking connector type:
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
yes
ANT+ enabled:
not available
yes
Combo headphone/mic port:
not available
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
3.5 mm
yes
Headphone out:
yes
not available
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
1
1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Phone features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

yes
Video call:
not available
yes
Voice call:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Messaging
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

yes
E-mail:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Design
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Housing material:
Magnesium
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Black
Product colour:
Platinum
Slate
Form factor:
Slate

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Performance
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
yes
not available
Magnetometer:
yes
yes
Gyroscope:
yes
yes
Ambient light sensor:
yes
yes
Accelerometer:
yes
yes
GPS (satellite):
not available
yes
GLONASS:
not available
yes
Position location:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Security
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

yes
Fingerprint reader:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Software
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

not available
Operating system installed:
Windows 10 Pro
Android
Platform:
Windows

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Battery
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

28 h
Talk time (3G):
not available
8 h
Browsing time (4G):
not available
8 h
Browsing time (3G):
not available
8 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi):
not available
103 h
Continuous audio playback time:
not available
12 h
Continuous video playback time:
not available
not available
Battery life (max):
11 h
not available
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
28 Wh
5870 mAh
Battery capacity:
not available
not available
Battery technology:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Media formats
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

3G2, 3GP, ASF, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Video formats supported:
not available
3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Audio formats supported:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Weight & dimensions
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

386 g
Weight:
544 g
169 mm
Height:
175 mm
5.6 mm
Depth:
8.3 mm
237.3 mm
Width:
245 mm

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Packaging content
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T819

Other features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Go 3

850,900,1800,1900 MHz
2G bands (primary SIM):
not available
GSM
2G standards:
not available
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP
Bluetooth profiles:
not available