Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

vsSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inchSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
Display12" PixelSense LCD touchscreen, 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI), 3:2, up to 90Hz (60Hz default), 400 nits typical maximum (Microsoft business spec sheet)11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560x1600, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8-core, X1P-42-100) with 45 TOPS Hexagon NPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM16GB8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB (UFS)128GB / 256GB
Rear Camera10MP main (Ultra HD rear camera)13MP + 8MP ultrawide
Front Camera1080p Full HD Surface Studio Camera with Windows Hello face authentication12MP ultrawide
BatteryUp to 16 hours local video playback and up to 12 hours active web use (Microsoft tests), 38 Wh nominal8,400 mAh
OSWindows 11 (Copilot+ PC)Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Dimensions274 x 190 x 7.8 mm, 686 g (without keyboard)—
Ports2 x USB-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 per Microsoft's business spec sheet), keyboard connector—
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4—
AccessoriesSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen sold separately; pen stores and charges magnetically on the back—