Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)vsSurface Pro (12-inch)
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
5.0
Surface Pro (12-inch)
4.5
Spec Comparison Summary
CPU
◀ A leadsPro 12 (13-inch)16,800
Pro (12-inch)10,500
AI/NPU
◀ A leadsPro 12 (13-inch)80 TOPS
Pro (12-inch)45 TOPS
battery life
◀ A leadsPro 12 (13-inch)15.5h
Pro (12-inch)15h
weight
B leads ▶Pro 12 (13-inch)895g
Pro (12-inch)680g
Performance comparison
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro (12-inch)
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Surface Pro (12-inch)
16,800CPU Benchmark10,500
3,400GPU Benchmark2,000
15.5hBattery Life15h
895gWeight680g
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Surface Pro (12-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 13" PixelSense™ Flow (OLED/LCD) | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 15h |
| Weight | 895g | 680g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2 |
| Dimensions | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm | 279 × 196 × 9 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Performance Hierarchy
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
All Surface models ordered from highest to lowest by the selected metric, highlighting the standing of both models.
CPU Performance
Historical Surface in descending order (53 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #3 of 53 (16,800)
Pro (12-inch): #16 of 53 (10,500)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
GPU Performance
Historical Surface in descending order (53 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #8 of 53 (3,400)
Pro (12-inch): #25 of 53 (2,000)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
NPU (AI)
Historical Surface in descending order (15 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #5 of 15 (80 TOPS)
Pro (12-inch): #10 of 15 (45 TOPS)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
Battery Life
Historical Surface in descending order (50 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #15 of 50 (15.5h)
Pro (12-inch): #19 of 50 (15h)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy