Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
Samsung
33 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 A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
Value for money 5
Reading experience 3
Battery life 2
Region locking 3
Performance 4
Missing charger 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
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Scores
Student
Entertainment
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Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | — | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1340 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reading battery (67th percentile)
- Strong affordability (65th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average sharpness (22nd 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 14 of 24 specs.