Microsoft Surface Pro 5 vs Apple iPad Pro 2: A Complete Feature Comparison
Microsoft introduced a new line-up of Windows-based Surface tablets back on 23rd May 2017 at an event held in the US. The newly-launched Microsoft Surface Pro 5 comes packed with modern-day features and clearly challenges anything that might come from the side of other major device manufacturers, specifically Apple. The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will especially be in direct competition with Apple's upcoming iPad Pro 2, that the company is expected to unveil at their much-talked-about WWDC event scheduled to take place in June. Here's a complete comparison of the two devices.
Design - As noted by Macrumours, both the devices pack a decent design. Apple iPad Pro 2 is rumored to be sticking to its traditional design that has been carried on since the inception of its product, however, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 might be planning on switching to a much-slimmer option.
Performance - On one hand, Apple iPad Pro 2 is expected to be powered by 2.16Ghz to 2.26GHz A9X chip with 64-bit architecture further embedded with the M9 processor, the Surface Pro is expected to be powered by a 1GHz Core m3-7Y30 along 2.5GHz Core i7-7660U RAM.
Storage - Storage-wise, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to pack the following options: 4GB RAM/128GB ROM, 8GB RAM/ 256GB ROM, and 16GB RAM/256GB RAM. Whereas, the Apple iPad Pro 2 is expected to offer the same options but more variety when it comes to internal storage options.
Display - On the display front, the Apple iPad Pro 2 is expected to feature a 12.9-inch Retina screen with 2732 x 2048 pixel resolutions and the Surface Pro 5 is expected to pack a 12.3-inch 'Pixel Sense' screen along with a 2736 x 1824 pixel resolutions at 273 ppi.
Camera - Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to pack an 8MP rear facing camera along with a 1.2MP front snapper, whereas the Apple iPad Pro 2 might offer an 8MP rear-facing camera along with a 5MP front snapper. Both the companies have packed abundant of extra accessories with both the devices. Therefore, it is hard to decide which one will fare well in the market as both falls in the same price category as well.
