Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 9
The Verdict
Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro delivers a premium Android tablet experience with its stunning 12.6-inch AMOLED display (2560x1600, 120Hz), Snapdragon 870 processor, and exceptional battery life reaching 14 hours. Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 ($999) operates as a true 2-in-1 device running Windows 11, featuring a sharper 13-inch display (2880x1920), superior processing power with Intel Core i5/i7 options, and greater storage flexibility up to 1TB. The Lenovo excels for media consumption and Android productivity at a lower price point, while the Surface Pro 9 suits users requiring full desktop applications and professional workflows. Choose the Tab P12 Pro for entertainment and casual use; select the Surface Pro 9 if you need Windows software compatibility and processing muscle.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 if…
- →Full Windows 11 experience in a tablet form factor
- →120Hz PixelSense Flow display is sharp and smooth
- →Thunderbolt 4 on Intel models for pro connectivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often sold separately
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Pros
- Full Windows 11 experience in a tablet form factor
- 120Hz PixelSense Flow display is sharp and smooth
- Thunderbolt 4 on Intel models for pro connectivity
- Removable SSD for easy storage upgrades and data security
- Versatile kickstand adapts to any angle for laptop or studio mode
Cons
- Type Cover keyboard and Slim Pen sold separately — adds $300+
- Fanless design throttles under sustained heavy workloads
- SQ3 (ARM) model has app compatibility issues
- Base $999 only gets i5/8 GB/128 GB — underpowered for the price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 879 g |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 15.5 hours (typical usage) |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 47.7 Wh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 13 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | PixelSense Flow IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U (or Microsoft SQ3 for 5G) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 on Intel) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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