Acer Iconia X12 vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
46.7Performance100
28Display57.1
68Battery53.3
57.1Portability20
67.2Features81.3
3 spec wins — Acer Iconia X125 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and display (+29). Acer Iconia X12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Iconia X12
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 33% lower weight: 600 g vs 895 g
- 30% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 28% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 9.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 67
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.6 ″ | 13 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 267 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 600 g+33% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 6.7 mm+28% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Type-C | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Acer Iconia X12 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Yes | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
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