Today we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5Gvs Microsoft Surface Pro X. These are very comparable devices in spite of the fact that Pro X runs a full version of Windows 10 and the Tab S6 runs Android mobile operating system still very similar. Microsoft did create a brand new chip Microsoft SQ1 whereas we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 which is not a specific piece of hardware for the Tab S6 5G but rather something you did find across the entire smartphone world it’s one of the most popular chips of 2019.
Pros and Cons
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
| 5G Enabled | Speedy and reliable LTE |
| Thinner and lighter with Great Display | Sleek styling with high-quality PixelSense display |
| S Pen and Samsung Notes are useful | Excellent audio, display, and typing |
| Keyboard cover has trackpad | Pen and Type Cover not included |
| No Wireless charging | No more microSD slot |
Key Specification
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Released | August 2020 | October 2019 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Microsoft SQ1 |
| Display | 10.5 inches | 13 in |
| Memory | 6GB | 8GB |
| Camera | 13-megapixel | 10-megapixel |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On Screen | No |
Design
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Dimensions | 244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7 mm | 287.00 x 208.00 x 7.30 |
| Weight | 420 g | 774.00 |
| Screen Size | 10.5 inches | 13 inches |
| Color | Mountain Gray | Matte Black |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | PixelSense Display |
| Build Material | Aluminum Frame | Anodized Aluminum |
Performance
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Processor | Octa-core (1×2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) | Adreno 685 GPU |
| RAM | 6GB RAM | 8GB or 16GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128, 256, or 512GB |
| Storage expansion | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2 | Windows 10 |
Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Rear | 13 MP + 5 MP | 10 MP |
| Front | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps | 4k 1080p |
Multimedia
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Features | Tuned by AKG | Dolby |
Battery Life
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X | |
| Capacity | 7040 mAh | – |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po | – |
| Quick Charging | Fast charging 15W | Yes |
| User Replaceable | No | No |
Connectivity
|  | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-Sim |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Compass, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope |
Which is better!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G
- The Tab S6 5G comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display screen based on an optical scanner.
- Quad Dolby Atmos speakers have loud and clear audio
- Long battery life which thanks to the large 7040mAh lithium-ion battery can last for 12 hours of use.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is due to be released late August. This comes in three colors: mountain brown, cool blue, and pink blush. No prices have yet been announced.
Microsoft Surface Pro X
- Battery life is excellent: Microsoft guarantees the battery life for 13 hours.
- Surface Pro X comes with standard LTE. That transforms the Pro X into one of the best remote workers’ mobile computing devices.
- The Surface Pro X does not include SD card reader, headphone socket, and keyboard.
