The new Microsoft Surface 12 comes with the Snapdragon X2 Plus and 60% more graphics performance

These days we are celebrating the Snapdragon Summit 2026where Qualcomm has presented us with its new solutions for high-end mobile phones, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and its Extreme version capable of reaching 5 GHz. Today they present us with new devices that include one of their processors for laptops and tablets such as the Snapdragon X2 Plusand which is now present in the new 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and the new 13-inch Surface Laptop.

The 12-inch Surface Pro debuts the Snapdragon X2 Plus

Taking advantage of this second generation of Snapdragon processors for Windows laptopsMicrosoft has presented the new Surface Pro. Thanks to the Snapdragon 18% more battery performancegraphics up to 60% faster and almost double the performance in Artificial Intelligence from the device itself. Some benefits available while preserving the aesthetics and the same light and thin design.

With this new 12-inch Surface Pro We get a portable and versatile device, thanks to its thin and light design and the possibility of using the Surface Slim Pen to improve accuracy with the screen. Additionally, you can add a keyboard to give your Surface Pro a laptop look, making it more comfortable to type your texts and do other work where keyboard input is necessary.

Microsoft improves PixelSense display with 25% more brightness

The PixelSense display now offers 25% more brightness, capable of reaching the 500 nits. In addition, with this Surface Pro 12 the new AI-powered service is introduced Microsoft Ink Canvasa service for cartoonists that will help you with your drawings and image creation. With the help of the Surface Slim Pen you will be able to express much more with the help of artificial intelligence, making your creations faster and easier. Ink Canvas is preinstalled on the Surface Pro and will be available for download on Surface devices on October 13.

Furthermore, the This new Microsoft tablet will be available on October 13 in select markets, with a recommended price that will begin in the $1,149.99. We leave you the complete specifications below.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12″ (2nd Edition)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus 6-core
NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon with 80 TOPS
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno

Memory and storage

RAM memory: 16GB/24GB LPDDR5x
Storage: 256GB / 512GB UFS

Screen

Guy: PixelSense 12-inch touch LCD
Resolution: 2196 x 1464 pixels
Density: 220 PPI
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Contrast ratio: 1400:1
Update frequency: up to 90 Hz (60 Hz by default)
Color profiles: sRGB and Enhanced
Calibration: individually calibrated display
Adaptive color: Yeah
Adaptive contrast: Yeah
Tactile: 10 point multi-touch
Protection: reinforced glass
Glow: up to 500 nits (typical)

Dimensions and weight

Length: 274mm
Width: 190mm
Thickness: 7.8mm
Weight: 0.69kg

Battery

Local video playback: up to 15.5 hours
Active web browsing: up to 13 hours
Data corresponding to models with Wi-Fi only.

Security

Operating system: Windows 11
Certification: Secured-core PC
Security processor: Microsoft Pluto
TPM: Microsoft Pluto TPM 2.0
Authentication: Windows Hello using facial recognition
Login Security: Enhanced Sign-in Security
Protection: Microsoft Defender
Application control: Smart App Control

Cameras

Front camera: Surface Studio Camera Full HD
Front resolution: 1080p Full HD
Windows Studio Effects Features: Auto Framing, Portrait Blur, Creative Filters, Eye Contact, Portrait Lighting, and Enhanced Cinematic Framing
Rear camera: 10MP Ultra HD
Face authentication: camera compatible with Windows Hello and Enhanced Sign-in Security
Additional cameras: External and rear camera support for Windows Studio Effects

Audio

Microphones: two studio microphones with voice focus
Speakers: 2W stereo
Sound technology: Dolby Atmos
Audio Connectivity: Bluetooth LE Audio

Ports and cargo

Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2
USB-C Features: charging, data transfer and DisplayPort 1.4a
External monitors: up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz
Compatible base: Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock and other accessories
Fast charging: via USB-C with a minimum 60W charger
Keyboard connector: Surface Pro 12″

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Core 5.4

Keyboard and pencil

Supported keyboard: Surface Pro 12″
Compatible pen: Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)
Pen Storage: integrated in the rear
Wireless charging of the pen: Yeah
Haptic response: Compatible with Surface Slim Pen
Protocol: Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)

Software

Operating system: Windows 11 Home
Apps included: Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Family: 30 day trial
Security: Microsoft Defender
Xbox: pre-installed Xbox app
PC Game Pass: 30 day trial

Accessibility

Keyboard: Bold key set option for Surface Pro 12″
Surface Adaptive Kit: compatible
Microsoft Adaptive Accessories: compatible
Accessibility features: included in Windows

Materials and sustainability

Housing: anodized aluminum
Recycled material in the shell: 86%
Recycled aluminum: 100% aluminum alloy used
Recycled rare earths: 100% on magnets
Recycled cobalt: 100% in battery cells
Recycled tin: 100% in solder paste
Recycled gold: 100% on motherboard
Recycled copper: 100% on motherboard
Recycled stainless steel: 90% on the mechanical support and 80% on the rear support base
Packaging: 71% recycled content in wood fiber packaging
Plastic: paper-based packaging to reduce its use
Energy certification: ENERGY STAR