Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE 2021, Snapdragon 750G 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Mystic Black
Samsung
55 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE 2021, Snapdragon 750G 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Mystic Black
57 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its large screen, sharp graphics, excellent battery life, and good value for the price, especially for drawing and media consumption. However, a significant number of verified buyers report receiving a Verizon-locked device with preinstalled bloatware instead of the advertised unlocked model, and one unit arrived with a damaged charger. The conflicting experiences regarding carrier lock and hardware defects lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Large and sharp screen
- Excellent battery life
- Good value for the price
- Smooth performance for drawing
- Pristine refurbished condition
Cons
- Received Verizon-locked device instead of unlocked
- Preinstalled Verizon bloatware
- Damaged charger in some units
- Misleading product listing
- Slow seller response to issues
Carrier lock 2
Bloatware 2
Screen quality 2
Battery life 2
Value for money 2
Charging issue 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
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Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1600 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.89 kg★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE 2021, Snapdragon 750G 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Mystic Black
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st 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 gpu (79th 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 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.