Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook 9.6 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook 9.6
key specs
Display	12.00-inch	9.60-inch
Processor	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Qualcomm APQ8016
Front Camera	Unspecified	2-megapixel
RAM	16GB	1.5GB
OS	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Android 5.1.1
Storage	256GB	16GB
Rear Camera	10-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	-	1280x800 pixels
Battery Capacity	-	5000mAh
general
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Model	Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)	Galaxy Tab E Nook 9.6
Release date	September 23, 2026	October 1, 2015
Launched in India	No	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	241.80 x 150.00 x 9.70
Weight (g)	-	547.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	-	5000
Removable battery	-	No
display
Screen size (inches)	12.00	9.60
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	-	1280x800 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	157
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	1.2GHz quad-core
Processor make	Snapdragon X2 Plus	Qualcomm APQ8016
RAM	16GB	1.5GB
Internal storage	256GB	16GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	128
camera
Rear camera	10-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	Unspecified	2-megapixel
software
Operating system	Windows 11 Windows 11 Home	Android 5.1.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Headphones	USB Type-C	3.5mm
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
FM	-	Yes
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	No
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Barometer	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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