Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 64GB, Silver

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 64GB, Silver

Samsung
46 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft
67 Overall Score

Scores

Student
Samsung
49
Microsoft
73
Entertainment
Samsung
45
Microsoft
70
Art Design
Samsung
31
Microsoft
70
Productivity
Samsung
26
Microsoft
69
Business
Samsung
34
Microsoft
63
Reading
Samsung
47
Microsoft
30

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Processor
CPU*1.8 GHzCore i5★
CPU Multi-Core Score
6,588
9,282
Cores8★4
GPU*Qualcomm SDM865 Plus★Integrated
GPU Benchmark Score
8,196
2,593
Memory & Storage
RAM3 GB8 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR4X★
Storage64 GB128 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size10.4"13"
Resolution1200 px2880 px★
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support—✓★
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen 2
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.45 kg★0.89 kg
OSAndroidWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 64GB, Silver

  • Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong portability (79th percentile)
  • Strong battery (75th percentile)
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
  • Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment