Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)vsSurface Pro (12-inch)
13" Flagship vs. 12" Lightest Model
Choose between the overwhelming power and stunning display of the 13-inch, or the effortless portability and affordability of the 12-inch.
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro (12-inch)
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 |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| GPU Benchmark | 26,000 | 18,000 |
| 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 | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 16h |
| 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 | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2025 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Surface Pro (12-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Pro_13in_12th_Ed_Snapdragon_2076 | Surface_Pro_12in_1st_Ed_with_Snapdragon_2110 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2076 | 2110 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date May 19, 2032 | Supported Official End Date May 20, 2031 |
| Compatible OS Support | OS Supported | OS Supported |
| Support Notes | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support |
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
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A showdown between the 13-inch Pro with up to 64GB RAM and an OLED display, and the ultra-light 686g 2nd Gen featuring an 80 TOPS NPU.
12" 2nd Gen vs. 12" 1st Gen
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Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Pro 13" Flagship
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Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 13" Flagship
An ultra-flexible powerhouse you can take anywhere vs. an expansive 15-inch desktop companion.
Pro 13" Top Spec vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Uncompromising high-end display and performance headroom vs. accessible Copilot+ PC typing convenience.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 13" Top Spec
Up to 64GB RAM and OLED flexibility vs. 80 TOPS NPU efficiency with 22-hour battery life.
Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
Highly portable 12-inch tablet experience vs. rigid build quality and robust processing on the Laptop 8.
Laptop 8 (15" Canvas) vs. Pro 12" (Lightest)
Weighing just 686g for ultimate lightness vs. a generous 15-inch panel built for multitasking.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
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* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.