Microsoft
Surface Pro X

vs

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

Microsoft Surface Pro X

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

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Microsoft Surface Pro X alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N alternatives

specs

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Display
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

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:
WQXGA+
267 ppi
Pixel density:
240 ppi
not available
Rounded display corners:
yes
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
Capacitive
450 cd/m²
Display brightness:
not available
not available
Display technology:
Super AMOLED
2880 x 1920 pixels
Display resolution:
2960 x 1848 pixels
33 cm (13")
Display diagonal:
37.1 cm (14.6")

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Processor
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

L3
Processor cache type:
not available
4 MB
Processor cache:
not available
8
Processor cores:
8
3.15 GHz
Processor frequency:
2.99 GHz
SQ2
Processor model:
SM8450
Microsoft
Processor family:
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Microsoft
Processor manufacturer:
Qualcomm

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Memory
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

16 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
not available
16 GB
Internal memory:
12 GB

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Storage
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

M.2
SSD interface:
not available
SSD
Storage media:
Flash
not available
Maximum memory card size:
1000 GB
Not supported
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash)
not available
Card reader integrated:
yes
512 GB
Internal storage capacity:
256 GB

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Graphics
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

Microsoft
Graphics adapter family:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Audio
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

Dolby Audio Premium
Audio system:
Dolby Atmos
2 W
Speaker power:
not available
not available
Speakers manufacturer:
AKG
2
Number of microphones:
3
2
Number of built-in speakers:
4

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Camera
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

yes
Windows Hello:
not available
not available
Front camera aperture number:
2.4
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
12 MP
yes
Front camera:
yes
30 fps
Video capturing speed:
60 fps
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
7680 x 4320 pixels
1080p
Video recording modes:
4320p
yes
Video recording:
yes
yes
Auto focus:
yes
not available
Second rear camera aperture number:
2.2
not available
Rear camera aperture number:
2
3736 x 2802 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
not available
not available
Second rear camera resolution (numeric):
6 MP
10 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
13 MP
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Dual camera

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Network
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

NanoSIM
SIM card type:
not available
HSPA
3G standards:
not available
2x2
Antenna type:
not available
yes
MIMO:
not available
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
yes
not available
Wi-Fi data rate (max):
2400 Mbit/s
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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
5.0
Bluetooth version:
5.2
yes
Bluetooth:
yes
LTE
4G standard:
not available
4G
Mobile network generation:
not available
yes
Mobile network connection:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Ports & interfaces
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Docking connector type:
not available
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
1

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Design
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

China
Country of origin:
not available
not available
Protection features:
Bump resistant
Aluminium
Housing material:
Aluminium
not available
Built-in stylus pen storage:
yes
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Matte Black
Colour name:
not available
Black
Product colour:
Anthracite
Slate
Form factor:
Slate

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Performance
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
not available
yes
Magnetometer:
not available
yes
Gyroscope:
yes
yes
Ambient light sensor:
yes
yes
Accelerometer:
yes
not available
Galileo:
yes
yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
yes
not available
BeiDou:
yes
yes
GLONASS:
yes
yes
Position location:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Security
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

yes
Face recognition:
yes
not available
Fingerprint reader:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Software
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

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
not available
Virtual assistant:
Samsung Bixby
64-bit
Operating system architecture:
not available
Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Android 4.3
Windows
Platform:
Android

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Battery
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

not available
Browsing time (Wi-Fi):
8 h
not available
Continuous audio playback time:
148 h
not available
Continuous video playback time:
14 h
13 h
Battery life (max):
not available
175 g
Battery weight:
not available
not available
Fast charging:
yes
not available
Fast charging:
yes
4
Number of battery cells:
not available
38.2 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
not available
5170 mAh
Battery capacity:
11200 mAh
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery technology:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Power
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

65 W
AC adapter power:
45 W

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Weight & dimensions
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

774 g
Weight:
726 g
208 mm
Height:
5.5 mm
7.3 mm
Depth:
208.6 mm
287 mm
Width:
326.4 mm

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Packaging content
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

not available
Cables included:
USB Type-C
yes
Quick start guide:
not available
yes
AC adapter included:
not available
not available
Stylus pen:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Certificates
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

UN3481
UN number:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Logistics data
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

1 pc(s)
Products per master (outer) case:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Other features
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

8471300100
Harmonized System (HS) code:
not available
1920 x 1440 pixels
Front camera resolution:
not available
yes
On-board graphics adapter:
not available
Buttons
Volume control:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Pro X

Technical details
compared

Samsung
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Wi-Fi SM-X900N

yes
Video calling:
not available