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 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 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 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1600 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.89 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12.4" S7 FE 2021, Snapdragon 750G 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Mystic Black
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %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 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.