Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
key specs
Display	12.00-inch	12.00-inch
Processor	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Intel Core i3
Front Camera	Unspecified	5-megapixel
RAM	16GB	4GB
OS	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Windows 8.1 Pro
Storage	256GB	64GB
Rear Camera	10-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	-	2160x1440 pixels
general
Brand	Microsoft	Microsoft
Model	Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Surface Pro 3
Release date	September 23, 2026	May 1, 2014
Launched in India	No	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	292.10 x 201.40 x 9.10
Weight (g)	-	800.00
Removable battery	-	No
Colours	-	Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	12.00	12.00
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	-	2160x1440 pixels
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	quad-core
Processor make	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Intel Core i3
RAM	16GB	4GB
Internal storage	256GB	64GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	10-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	Unspecified	5-megapixel
software
Operating system	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Windows 8.1 Pro
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Headphones	USB Type-C	3.5mm
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Barometer	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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