Lenovo Tab Extreme vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
55.8Performance100
52.3Display57.1
83.5Battery53.3
43.9Portability20
77.2Features81.3
5 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Extreme3 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 62.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+5). Lenovo Tab Extreme still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab Extreme
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 20
- 37% lower thickness: 5.9 mm vs 9.3 mm
- 30% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 17% lower weight: 740 g vs 895 g
- Lower launch price: $950 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 77
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+12% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 3000x1876 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 244 ppi | 267 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| AnTuTu | 1,080,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,300 mAh | — |
| Charging | 68 W+13% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 740 g+17% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+37% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (recycled) | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | 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 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Tab Extreme | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Precision Pen 3 (included) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 8 speakers (JBL, Dolby Atmos) | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Windows 11 Home |
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