Microsoft Surface vs Microsoft Surface 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Microsoft Surface
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Microsoft Surface 2
Better display
Microsoft Surface 2
Lighter body
Microsoft Surface 2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Resolution Height | 768 | 1080 |
| Resolution Width | 1366 | 1920 |
| PPI | 148 | 208 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.6 | 65.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | ULP GeForce (72 cores) |
| Chipset Name | Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 | Nvidia Tegra 4 T40 |
Memory
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP | 3.5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 360 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 8 h | — |
Body
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 274.6 | 274.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 680.4 | 675.9 |
| Width (mm) | 172 | 172.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, November | 2013, September. Released 2013, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Surface 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Microsoft Surface 2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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