Microsoft Surface 2 vs Apple iPad 4th generation Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface 2	Apple iPad 4th generation Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	10.60-inch	9.70-inch
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 4	1.4GHz one-core
Front Camera	3.5-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
RAM	2GB	1GB
OS	Windows RT 8.1	iOS 6
Storage	32GB	16GB
Rear Camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	-	11560mAh
general
Brand	Microsoft	Apple
Model	Surface 2	iPad 4th generation Wi-Fi
Release date	September 1, 2013	October 1, 2012
Dimensions (mm)	172.50 x 274.60 x 8.90	241.20 x 185.70 x 9.40
Weight (g)	680.40	652.00
Removable battery	No	No
Alternate names	-	iPad 4
Battery capacity (mAh)	-	11560
display
Screen size (inches)	10.60	9.70
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	208	264
hardware
Processor	1.7GHz quad-core	1.4GHz one-core
Processor make	NVIDIA Tegra 4	-
RAM	2GB	1GB
Internal storage	32GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	No
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64	-
camera
Rear camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	3.5-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Rear flash	No	-
software
Operating system	Windows RT 8.1	iOS 6
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.00	-
NFC	No	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	No	No
Headphones	Yes	3.5mm
FM	No	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	No	No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	No
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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