Microsoft
Surface Pro X
vs
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
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Microsoft Surface Pro X alternatives
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205 alternatives
specs
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Display
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
not available
Display number of colours:
16 million colours
3:2
Native aspect ratio:
not available
Gloss
Display surface:
not available
not available
HD type:
WUXGA
267 ppi
Pixel density:
215 ppi
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
not available
450 cd/m²
Display brightness:
360 cd/m²
not available
Display technology:
LCD
not available
Panel type:
TFT
2880 x 1920 pixels
Display resolution:
1920 x 1200 pixels
33 cm (13")
Display diagonal:
26.7 cm (10.5")
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Processor
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
L3
Processor cache type:
not available
4 MB
Processor cache:
not available
8
Processor cores:
8
not available
Processor boost frequency:
1.8 GHz
3.15 GHz
Processor frequency:
not available
SQ2
Processor model:
T618
Microsoft
Processor family:
Tiger
Microsoft
Processor manufacturer:
Unisoc
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Memory
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
16 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
not available
16 GB
Internal memory:
4 GB
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Storage
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
M.2
SSD interface:
not available
SSD
Storage media:
not available
not available
Maximum memory card size:
1000 GB
Not supported
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
not available
Card reader integrated:
512 GB
Internal storage capacity:
64 GB
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Graphics
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Microsoft
Graphics adapter family:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Audio
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Dolby Audio Premium
Audio system:
not available
2 W
Speaker power:
not available
2
Number of microphones:
not available
2
Number of built-in speakers:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Camera
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Windows Hello:
not available
not available
Front camera aperture number:
2.2
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
5 MP
Front camera:
30 fps
Video capturing speed:
not available
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels
1080p
Video recording modes:
720p,1080p
Video recording:
not available
Auto focus:
not available
not available
Digital zoom:
10x
not available
Rear camera aperture number:
2
3736 x 2802 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
not available
10 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Network
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
NanoSIM
SIM card type:
not available
not available
3G bands supported:
850,900,1900,2100 MHz
HSPA
3G standards:
UMTS
not available
4G bands supported:
700,800,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz
2x2
Antenna type:
not available
MIMO:
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 standards:
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth version:
5.0
Bluetooth:
LTE
4G standard:
LTE
4G
Mobile network generation:
4G
Mobile network connection:
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Ports & interfaces
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Docking connector type:
not available
not available
Combo headphone/mic port:
not available
Headphone connectivity:
3.5 mm
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
not available
not available
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity:
1
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Design
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
China
Country of origin:
not available
Aluminium
Housing material:
not available
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Matte Black
Colour name:
Dark Gray
Black
Product colour:
Grey
Slate
Form factor:
Slate
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Performance
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
not available
Magnetometer:
not available
Gyroscope:
not available
Ambient light sensor:
not available
Accelerometer:
not available
not available
Galileo:
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
GLONASS:
Position location:
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Security
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Face recognition:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Software
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Arabic, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Operating system language:
not available
Office Business ProPlus Trial
Trial software:
not available
64-bit
Operating system architecture:
not available
Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Android 11
Windows
Platform:
Android
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Battery
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
13 h
Battery life (max):
not available
175 g
Battery weight:
not available
4
Number of battery cells:
not available
38.2 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
not available
5170 mAh
Battery capacity:
7040 mAh
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery technology:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Power
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
65 W
AC adapter power:
15 W
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Weight & dimensions
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
774 g
Weight:
508 g
208 mm
Height:
6.9 mm
7.3 mm
Depth:
161.9 mm
287 mm
Width:
246.8 mm
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Packaging content
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
not available
Cables included:
USB Type-C
Quick start guide:
not available
AC adapter included:
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Certificates
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
UN3481
UN number:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Logistics data
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
1 pc(s)
Products per master (outer) case:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Technical details
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
Video calling:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Pro X
Other features
compared
Samsung
Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X205
8471300100
Harmonized System (HS) code:
not available
1920 x 1440 pixels
Front camera resolution:
not available
On-board graphics adapter:
not available
Buttons
Volume control:
not available