Microsoft Surface Pro, iPad Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will battle head on anytime soon.
The tech companies will release their respective tablets in the near future. Microsoft, Apple, and Samsung will be releasing their bets soon, although no official release dates were announce yet. In addition, the tablets will battle it out with their specs and features.
Below is the comparison of the rumored features of Microsoft Surface Pro 4, iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Due to the immense popularity of Microsoft Surface Pro 3, it is impossible that Microsoft will not make a follow up on the device. According to Chinese media source 36kr.com, the new laptop-tablet hybrid will be powered by fifth-generation Broadwell chipset from Intel. Moreover, the device will be thinner and lighter with the inclusion of the said processor as it will yield to a fanless design.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is also expected to include a 12-inch screen display with 2K pixel resolution, Windows 10 operating system, and stylus. It will also be compatible with future accessories like Type Cover 3 and Docking Station. Rumors are saying that Microsoft Surface Pro 4 release will be this month, although the company has not confirmed it yet.
iPad Pro
Apple's rumored massive tablet dubbed as iPad Pro is reported to pack a 12.9 inch screen display with 2K pixel resolution. There are rumors that iPad Pro will also pack Intel chipset and not the A-series processor similar to what is packed in other iPads. Moreover, the device will also sport a universal Type-C USB 3.0 port and longer battery life. The tablet will also be equipped with Force Touch and NFC Stylus, according to Venture Capital Post. The huge tablet is reported to arrive in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers' Conference.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Lastly, Samsung is reportedly working on the successors of Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets and is bound for release in June. According to SamMobile, Samsung is working on four versions of the device. The line will have two core variants - the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 with the numerals relating to the screen sizes of the devices. The two models will further have two variants, namely Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi plus LTE. The specs and features are not official yet, but Trusted Reviews reported that the tablets will sport a "premium" feel as the devices will be made out of high quality materials.
Under the hood, the tablets are reported to pack Samsung's flagship 64-bit Exynos chipset, as well as 3GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in storage, and a microSD slot for additional storage. In addition, the devices run with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS straight out of the box.