Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Samsung Tab A9+ 5G 11" X216
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Samsung Tab A9+ 5G 11" X216 2021, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
Samsung
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Samsung Tab A9+ 5G 11" X216 2021, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung tablet receives mostly positive feedback for its bright screen, long battery life, and solid build quality. However, several users report SIM card compatibility issues with certain carriers and a tight SIM slot, and one user experienced a complete SIM failure after two months. The device is praised as excellent value for non-gaming use, but international warranty and repair delays are a notable concern.
Pros
- Bright and clear screen
- Long battery life
- Sturdy build quality
- Easy setup
- Unlocked SIM slot for multiple carriers
Cons
- SIM card compatibility issues with some carriers
- Tight SIM card slot
- No 5G connectivity shown
- International warranty repair delays
- No USB-C wall charger included
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Screen quality 5
Sim card compatibility 4
Value for money 4
Warranty and repair 2
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Samsung Tab A9+ 5G 11" X216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Qualcomm |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | Adreno 619 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | — |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11b |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.73 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Samsung Tab A9+ 5G 11" X216 2021, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reading battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average feature (32nd percentile)
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.