Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
key specs
Display	11.00-inch	12.00-inch
Processor	Apple M5	Intel Core i3
Front Camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	2420x1668 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
RAM	12GB	4GB
OS	iPadOS 26	Windows 8.1 Pro
Storage	256GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	31.29WhmAh	-
general
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Model	iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Surface Pro 3
Release date	October 15, 2025	May 1, 2014
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	249.70 x 177.50 x 5.30	292.10 x 201.40 x 9.10
Weight (g)	446.00	800.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	31.29Wh	-
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Space Black and Silver	Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	11.00	12.00
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	2420x1668 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	-
hardware
Processor	nona-core	quad-core
Processor make	Apple M5	Intel Core i3
RAM	12GB	4GB
Internal storage	256GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 26	Windows 8.1 Pro
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	-	No
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	No
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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