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Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Xoom vs Microsoft Surface RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB) 07Points
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) Compare Motorola Xoom X
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)

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Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)} 7 Advantages Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB) vs Surface RT (64GB)} 11 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
+149 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+(back) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GBvs+64GB (45GB available)41%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+680 grams (23.8 ounces)7%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
800x1280 pixelsvs+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
10.1"vs+10.6"5%
Larger screen
3250 mAhvs+4120 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
ModelXoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Surface RT (64GB)
Other model namesMotorola Xoom WiFi MZ604, Tablet Motorola Xoom MZ606Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date5/1/201110/26/2012
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels768x1366 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
System versionAndroid 3.0 HoneycombWindows RT 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows RT 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T2032bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerULP GeForce 400MHzNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBrowsermark: 73180 (v1)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB64GB (45GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Battery capacity3250 mAh4120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours8 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• Quickoffice
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Xoom (WiFi MZ604 32GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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