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Microsoft Surface Pro, 12 inch (2nd Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)
key specs
Display	12.00-inch	12.30-inch
Processor	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Intel Core i5-7300U
Front Camera	Unspecified	5-megapixel
RAM	16GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Windows 10
Storage	256GB	256GB
Rear Camera	10-megapixel	8-megapixel
Resolution	-	2736x1824 pixels
general
Brand	Microsoft	Microsoft
Model	Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Surface Pro (2017)
Release date	September 23, 2026	May 1, 2017
Launched in India	No	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	292.00 x 200.00 x 8.50
Weight (g)	-	768.00
Removable battery	-	No
Colours	-	Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	12.00	12.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	-	2736x1824 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	267
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	dual-core
Processor make	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Intel Core i5-7300U
RAM	16GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB	256GB
Expandable storage	-	No
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	10-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front camera	Unspecified	5-megapixel
Front Flash	-	No
Rear flash	-	No
software
Operating system	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Windows 10
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Headphones	USB Type-C	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
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	No
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Barometer	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No
ratings
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Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Camera Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-

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