Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
69.4Performance85.7
73.8Display36.7
60.1Battery43.3
51Portability32
77.2Features56.8
8 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus2 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus wins this tablet face-off, 68 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and features (+20). Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 77 vs 57
- 550% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 2 MP
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 69
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 6,723
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,442 vs 2,213
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.7 ″+6% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (LTPS) | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2944 x 1840 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 273 ppi+24% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+125% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,213Top 32% | 2,442+10%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,723Top 35% | 11,118+65%Top 11% |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 640 g+7% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 6.7 mm+14% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP+550% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort output) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro (bundled in some markets) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Six speakers by Harman Kardon (4 woofers + 2 tweeters) | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
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