Samsung launched its Galaxy Tab S7 in August 2020 and Microsoft launched the Surface Pro 7 in January 2021. Both the tablets are some of the best around this period and have some fascinating features. The main difference between the two devices is that the Galaxy Tab S7 runs Android OS while the Surface Pro 7 runs Windows OS.
Both devices are the best in the range of tablets available in the market. Although they have some similarities, some characteristics can be the distinguishing factors between them.
Operating System Galaxy Tab S7 runs Android OS while Surface Pro 7 runs Windows OS. Both devices are good in their segments, but the differences in their operating systems may lead to some changes related to performance and compatibility.
Performance The Galaxy Tab S7 has an excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform, making it ideal for your daily work. Different versions have different clock rates. A 10th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 quad-core processor can be added to the Surface Pro 7’s standard 10th Gen Intel Core i3 dual-core processor.
Display Both devices include a capacitive touchscreen, with the Surface Pro 7 revolving around a 12.3-inch screen that supports precision input from the Surface Pen. This PixelSense display offers a resolution of 2736 x 1824 (257 PPI), a 3:2 aspect ratio and 10-point multi-touch capability, making it ideal for virtually any task. With an LTPS LCD touchscreen, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 500 nits of brightness (276 PPI), DCI-P3 color gamut and low blue light certification, the Galaxy Tab S7 also boasts an outstanding display. It has a color screen and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Design and dimensions Surface Pro 7 (weighing 790 g) weighs slightly more than the Galaxy Tab S7 (weighing 498 g). The Surface Pro 7 is extremely thin, measuring just 0.33 inches, while the Galaxy Tab S7 is even thinner, measuring just 0.24 inches. The dimensions of the Galaxy Tab S7 are 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3mm, while the Surface Pro 7 is 292mm x 201mm x 8.5mm.
Speakers The Galaxy Tab S7 supports quad AKG speakers and Dolby Atmos for a richer overall audio experience. While the 1.6W stereo speakers included in the Surface Pro 7 aren’t particularly impressive, the device does have dual studio microphones for far field.
Conclusion Both devices have different functions and have different uses. The main difference between them is their operating system as Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 runs on Android OS and Microsoft Surface Pro 7 runs on Windows OS. Users get a good camera on the Galaxy Tab S7 that supports 4K recording on the back, but this device lacks a good battery backup due to the higher screen refresh rate. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has an amazing processor, which makes it an excellent option, but it lacks a good camera system.
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