Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)vsSurface Pro (12-inch)
12" 2nd Gen vs. 12" 1st Gen
See the dramatic leap from the affordable entry-level 12-inch to the 2nd Gen, now powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU.
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro (12-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | Surface Pro (12-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Cores) | 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 LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 12" PixelSense™ LCD display | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 16h |
| Weight | 686g | 680g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2 | USB-C x 2 |
| Dimensions | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm | 279 × 196 × 9 mm |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 |
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Weighing just 686g for ultimate lightness vs. a generous 15-inch panel built for multitasking.
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Lightweight casual tablet vs. upgraded Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and 80 TOPS AI capabilities.
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80 TOPS NPU packed into a 686g tablet body vs. higher-tier Elite processor options with an integrated deck.
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 8 (15")
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Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
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Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
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