Google Pixel Tablet vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
44.4Performance100
34.1Display57.1
34.2Battery53.3
59.8Portability20
31.2Features81.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet7 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+50). 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 20
- 45% lower weight: 493 g vs 895 g
- 13% lower thickness: 8.1 mm vs 9.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 31
- 300% higher charging: 60 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 276 ppi+3% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| AnTuTu | 820,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Bottom 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,450Bottom 36% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,020 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15 W | 60 W+300% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 493 g+45% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+13% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating) | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Windows 11 Home |
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