Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12″ (1st Edition)

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Yoga Tab Plus compared with Surface Pro 12″ (1st Edition)

	LenovoYoga Tab Plus	MicrosoftSurface Pro 12″ (1st Edition)
Overview
Released
Released	January 2025	May 2025
Display
Screen size
Screen size	12.7″	12″
Resolution
Resolution	2944 × 1840 (better)	2196 × 1464
Sharpness
Sharpness	273 pixels per inch (better)	220 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	LCD	LCD
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz (better)	90 Hz
Brightness
Brightness	650 nits (better)	400 nits
Display type
Display type	12.7-inch LTPS LCD; 16:10; 273 ppi; anti-reflection surface	12-inch PixelSense LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio; rounded corners, 12 inches measured as a rectangle
Pixel density
Pixel density	–	220 ppi
Brightness detail
Brightness detail	650 nits typical and 900 nits peak (PSREF); launch release calls 900 nits high brightness mode	400 nits maximum (typical); 1,200:1 contrast
Display features
Display features	100% DCI-P3; 1500:1 contrast; Dolby Vision; 10-point touch; 88% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, High Visibility and hardware Low Blue Light	Refresh rate up to 90 Hz (60 Hz by default); sRGB and Enhanced colour profiles; individually colour-calibrated; adaptive colour and contrast; 10-point multi-touch; strengthened glass
Performance
Chip
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon X Plus
Memory
Memory	16 GB	8 GB – 16 GB
Storage
Storage	256 GB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better)
CPU
CPU	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A720, two Cortex-A520), up to 3.3 GHz	Snapdragon X Plus with 8 cores (X1P-42-100); passively cooled, with no fan (Notebookcheck); LPDDR5x RAM; UFS storage on the motherboard (not removable)
GPU
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 750	Qualcomm Adreno GPU
AI engine
AI engine	Up to 20 TOPS AI performance	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS
Cameras
Rear camera
Rear camera	13 MP (better)	10 MP
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	None
Front camera
Front camera	13 MP (better)	2 MP
Rear camera
Rear camera	13 MP f/2.2 autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash	10 MP Ultra HD
Front camera
Front camera	13 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus 101-degree ultrawide, with face unlock	Full HD (1080p) Surface Studio Camera, 2 MP (Notebookcheck); Windows Studio Effects (automatic framing, portrait blur, creative filters, eye contact, portrait light); separate Windows Hello face camera
Video recording
Video recording	–	Up to 4K
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 11 hours	Up to 16 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	–	38 Wh
Battery (mAh)
Battery (mAh)	10,200 mAh	–
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	45 W	–
Mobile data option
Mobile data option	No	No
Stylus
Stylus	Supported, in the box	Supported, sold separately
Keyboard made for it
Keyboard made for it	Yes	Yes
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	10,200 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 11 hours of YouTube streaming	Up to 16 hours of local video playback or 12 hours of web use; 38 Wh nominal (37 Wh minimum)
Charging
Charging	45 W USB-C quick charge; PSREF lists a 10 V / 4.5 A adapter or no adapter depending on configuration	USB-C, at least 27 W; fast charging with a 45 W or higher USB-C PD charger, up to 80% in about an hour; no charger in the UK box (Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger sold separately)
USB-C
USB-C	USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) with charging, DisplayPort output and audio; 3-point keyboard pogo connector	Two USB-C ports with USB 3.2, for charging, data and DisplayPort 1.4a; one external display up to 5120 × 2880 at 60 Hz, or two 4K displays at 60 Hz
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display	Wi-Fi 7 (6 GHz band not available in all regions)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.4, with Bluetooth LE Audio
Mobile network
Mobile network	No WWAN support	–
Stylus support
Stylus support	Lenovo Tab Pen Pro; 8,192 pressure levels, tilt, palm rejection, haptic feedback, wireless charging and double-tap; bundled with the documented UK configurations	Surface Slim Pen, sold separately; haptic feedback; Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP); stores and charges wirelessly on the back of the tablet
Keyboards
Keyboards	Lenovo 2-in-1 Keyboard Pack for Yoga Tab Plus; UK bundles include keyboard, with mouse or adapter in selected packages	Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard only; the 13-inch Surface Pro keyboards aren't compatible
Design
Weight
Weight	640 g (better)	686 g
Thickness
Thickness	6.69 mm (better)	7.8 mm
Height × width
Height × width	290.91 × 188.3 mm	274 × 190 mm
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP53	–
Operating system
Operating system	Android	Windows
Biometrics
Biometrics	Power-button fingerprint reader and face unlock	Windows Hello face recognition
Speakers
Speakers	Six Harman Kardon speakers (two Solo tweeters and four SLS subwoofers), Dolby Atmos	2 W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphones
Microphones	Dual microphones	Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus
Sensors
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, RGB sensor and ToF sensor; no vibration motor	Ambient colour sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Materials
Materials	Metal case; 8.52 mm including camera projection	Anodised aluminium; 82.9% recycled content in the enclosure, including 100% recycled aluminium alloy; kickstand with a 165° full-friction hinge
Colours
Colours	Tidal Teal and Seashell globally; documented UK configuration is Tidal Teal	Platinum, Violet, Ocean (the UK Microsoft Store now sells Platinum only)
Software at launch
Software at launch	Android 14; current UK page lists Android 15 and PSREF lists Android 14 or later	Windows 11 Home
In the box
In the box	Documented UK bundles include tablet, Tab Pen Pro and keyboard; adapter, mouse and other accessories depend on bundle. Global PSREF also permits unbundled pen and keyboard.	Surface Pro, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents (no charger in the UK)