Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) vs Moto Pad (2026)
85.7Performance46.7
36.7Display44.6
43.3Battery23.1
32Portability72.5
56.8Features57.2
4 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)5 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 55.3 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and battery (+20). Moto Pad (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 23
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Rear camera: 10 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 32
- 150% higher Front camera: 5 MP vs 2 MP
- 30% lower weight: 480 g vs 686 g
- 25% higher Pixel density: 274 ppi vs 220 ppi
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″+9% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2196x1464 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 220 ppi | 274 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,442Top 27% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,118Top 11% | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 7,040 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 686 g | 480 g+30% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP+150% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Android 15 |
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