Lenovo Idea Tab Pro vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
40.5Performance100
61.3Display57.1
60.1Battery53.3
51.9Portability20
67.2Features81.3
5 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro4 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+60) and features (+14). Lenovo Idea Tab Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 52 vs 20
- 31% lower weight: 620 g vs 895 g
- 30% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 67
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.7 ″ | 13 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2944x1840 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 273 ppi+2% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,440Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,674Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 620 g+31% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+26% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (included) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad (JBL, Dolby Atmos) | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
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