Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

vsSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inchSamsung Galaxy Tab S11
Display12" PixelSense LCD touchscreen, 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI), 3:2, up to 90Hz (60Hz default), 400 nits typical maximum (Microsoft business spec sheet)11.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560x1600, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8-core, X1P-42-100) with 45 TOPS Hexagon NPUMediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm)
RAM16GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB (UFS)128GB / 256GB / 512GB, microSD up to 2TB
Rear Camera10MP main (Ultra HD rear camera)13MP main
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, 45W wired
OSWindows 11 (Copilot+ PC)Android 16, One UI 8
Dimensions274 x 190 x 7.8 mm, 686 g (without keyboard)253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm, 469 g (Wi-Fi) / 471 g (5G)
Ports2 x USB-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 per Microsoft's business spec sheet), keyboard connector—
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6E, optional 5G (sub-6)
AccessoriesSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen sold separately; pen stores and charges magnetically on the back—
Water Resistance—IP68
Stylus—S Pen included
Colors—Gray, Silver