Should you buy Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) or Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) starts at ₹ 36,990 and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) starts at ₹ 36,900.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-ion Battery and latter with Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) | Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 55 | 61 | |
| Display | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | October, 2012 | October, 2012 | |
| Sim Type | No Sim Supported | Single Sim, GSM | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 680 g | 662 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | ~148 PPI | ~264 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Geo tagging | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 720p | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | No | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | No | Yes | |
| GPRS | No | Yes | |
| USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (quad-core graphics) | |
| Java | Yes | No | |
| OS | Windows RT | iOS v6 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Removable Battery | Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-ion Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| StandBy Time | 15 days | 1 month | |
| Talk Time | 8 hours | 9 hours | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 64 GB | No | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes | |
| Video | MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263 | ||
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | Tv Out | Tv Out | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Dimension of Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) is 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with a weight of 680 g whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) weight around 662 g.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) has screen size and resolution of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with primary camera of 1.2 MP whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.