Lenovo Yoga Tab vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
58.6Performance85.7
78Display36.7
47.2Battery43.3
84.4Portability32
77.2Features56.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab4 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Tab wins this tablet face-off, 66.6 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and display (+41). 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
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 77 vs 57
- 550% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 2 MP
- Lower launch price: $550 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 59
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 6,689
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,442 vs 1,999
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 12 ″+8% |
| Panel type | LTPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 340 ppi+55% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+100% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,999Top 45% | 2,442+22%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,689Top 37% | 11,118+66%Top 11% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,860 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 458 g+33% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm+21% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab | 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 | 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 | 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 | Quad speakers (Dolby Atmos) | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Windows 11 Home |
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