Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6 2019, Snapdragon 855, 6GB, 128GB, Mountain Gray

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6 2019, Snapdragon 855, 6GB, 128GB, Mountain Gray

Samsung
46 Overall Score
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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
63
Microsoft
73
Entertainment
Samsung
52
Microsoft
70
Art Design
Samsung
56
Microsoft
70
Productivity
Samsung
47
Microsoft
69
Business
Samsung
43
Microsoft
63
Reading
Samsung
40
Microsoft
30

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Processor
CPU*Snapdragon 855Core i5★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,070
9,282
Cores8★4
GPUAdreno 640Integrated★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
2,593
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB8 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR4X★
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size10.5"13"
Resolution1600 px2880 px★
PanelAMOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 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
Weight—0.89 kg★
OSAndroidWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6 2019, Snapdragon 855, 6GB, 128GB, Mountain Gray

  • Strong sharpness (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong battery (74th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile

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 14 of 24 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" S6 Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment