Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 against Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100, 12-inch vs 13-inch screens, 0.686 vs 0.895 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Surface Pro 12-inch | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹90,999 | ₹1,16,999 |
| Starting Configuration | 16 GB, 256 GB | X Plus, 16 GB, 256 GB, LCD |
| Top Price (India) | ₹99,999 (16 GB, 512 GB) | ₹1,65,999 (X Elite, 512 GB, OLED) |
| Announced | May 2025 | May 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro on business models), Copilot+ PC | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro on business models), Copilot+ PC |
| Model Numbers | No info | No info |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 274 x 190 x 7.8 mm | 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 686 g | 895 g |
| Body Material | Anodized aluminium | Anodized aluminium |
| Colours | Platinum, Violet, Oceanic | Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune |
Display | ||
| Size | 12-inch | 13-inch |
| Resolution | 2196 x 1464 (220 ppi), 3:2 | 2880 x 1920 (267 ppi), 3:2 |
| Panel Type | PixelSense LCD (1200:1) | PixelSense Flow LCD (1200:1) |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Not published by Microsoft | OLED (1,000,000:1) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (anti-reflective) | Not published by Microsoft |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 90 Hz (60 Hz default) | Dynamic, up to 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits SDR; HDR peak 900 nits (OLED) or 600 nits (LCD) |
| Colour Gamut | sRGB and Enhanced profiles, individually calibrated | sRGB and Vivid profiles, individually calibrated, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Touchscreen | Yes, 10-point multi-touch, pen support | Yes, 10-point multi-touch, pen support |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 (8-core) | Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 (10-core) / Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 (12-core); Intel Core Ultra 5 236V / 238V, Core Ultra 7 266V / 268V (business models) |
| Top Processor | Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 8-core, up to 3.2 GHz (3.4 GHz dual-core boost) | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100, 12-core, up to 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz dual-core boost) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU (Intel Arc on business Intel models) |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5x |
| Max RAM | 24 GB (business models) | 32 GB |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS | Removable Gen 4 SSD |
| Max Storage | 1 TB (business models) | 1 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 38 Wh | 47 Wh (LCD) / 53 Wh (OLED) |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours (video) | Up to 14 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 16 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 12 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Charger | 45W USB-C | 39W Surface power supply (select markets and configurations), 65W or higher for fast charging |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4a) | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Other Ports | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector | Surface Pro Keyboard port, nano-SIM (5G models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (optional 5G) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | Quad HD (ultrawide) |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker Power | 2W | 2W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics, voice focus | Dual Studio Mics, voice focus |
| Keyboard | Detachable Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (sold separately) | Detachable Surface Pro Flex Keyboard or Surface Pro Keyboard (sold separately) |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| TPM | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | Thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC at launch, Surface Slim Pen stores and charges on the back | 2-in-1 tablet with kickstand, OLED option, Surface Slim Pen 2 support, optional 5G, removable SSD |