Google Pixel Tablet vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
44.4Performance85.7
34.1Display36.7
34.2Battery43.3
59.8Portability32
31.2Features56.8
4 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet9 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 55.3 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and features (+26). Google Pixel Tablet still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel Tablet
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 32
- 300% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 2 MP
- 28% lower weight: 493 g vs 686 g
- 25% higher Pixel density: 276 ppi vs 220 ppi
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 31
- 222% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 3,450
- 200% higher charging: 45 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 276 ppi+25% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| AnTuTu | 820,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Bottom 45% | 2,442+72%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,450Bottom 38% | 11,118+222%Top 11% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,020 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15 W | 45 W+200% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 493 g+28% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.8 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating) | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Front camera | 8 MP+300% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Windows 11 Home |
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