Tech specs: Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition, Snapdragon

Review the technical specifications for Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition, Snapdragon.

Feature Details
Processor Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Core)
NPU Qualcomm® Hexagon™ with up to 80 TOPS
Graphics Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
Memory and storage Memory: 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5x RAM

Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS
Display 12-inch PixelSense™ LCD touchscreen display
Resolution: 2196 × 1464 (220 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Contrast ratio: 1400:1
Refresh rate: Up to 90Hz (60Hz default)
Color profiles: sRGB and Enhanced
Individually color-calibrated display
Adaptive color
Adaptive contrast
10-point multi-touch
Strengthened glass display
Brightness: 500 nits maximum (typical)
Anti-reflective display, ISO 9241-307 certified
Size and weight Length: 10.8 inches (274 mm)
Width: 7.47 inches (190 mm)
Height: 0.30 inches (7.8 mm)
Wi-Fi models: 1.5 lbs (686 g)
Wi-Fi + 5G models: 1.6 lbs (707 g)
Battery life Wi-Fi models: Up to 15.5 hours of local video playback and up to 13 hours of active web usage

Wi-Fi + 5G models connected using cellular: Up to 13 hours of local video playback and up to 10 hours of active web usage
Security Windows 11 Secured-core PC
Microsoft Pluton security processor
Enterprise-grade security with Pluton TPM 2.0 and BitLocker support
Windows Hello facial recognition with Enhanced Sign-in Security
NFC authentication
Firmware Surface UEFI built with memory-safe Patina and Project Mu
Cameras Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera
1080p Full HD camera
Windows Studio Effects
10 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera
Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security
Audio Dual Studio Mics with voice focus
2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®
Bluetooth® LE Audio support
Ports and charging 2 × USB-C® / USB 3.2 ports with support for charging, data transfer, and DisplayPort 1.4a
Support for up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz
Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock and accessory support
Fast charging with a minimum 45W USB-C® PD charger
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector
Network and connectivity Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth® Core 5.4

Wi-Fi + 5G models: GNSS L1 with GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NavIC support
Nano SIM and eSIM support where available
5G connectivity
Keyboard compatibility Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard
Pen compatibility Designed for Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)
Integrated storage and wireless charging for Surface Slim Pen on the back of Surface Pro
Haptic feedback support
Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) support
Software Windows 11 Pro
Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
Accessibility Optional bold keyset available on Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard in supported markets
Compatible with Surface Adaptive Kit
Compatible with Microsoft adaptive accessories
Windows accessibility features
Serviceability Replaceable components include display module, battery, motherboard, thermal module, USB-C® module, microphone module, cameras, speakers, enclosure, power and volume buttons, kickstand, Wi-Fi antenna deck, and other service components.

Wi-Fi + 5G models also include replaceable 5G-specific components.
Exterior Anodized aluminum casing
Colors: Platinum and Black
Physical buttons: Volume and Power
Kickstand Kickstand with 165-degree full-friction hinge
Sensors Ambient color sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
NFC
What's in the box Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch
USB-C® charging cable
Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger in select markets and configurations
SIM pin tool
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty

Battery life

Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, and other factors.

Testing was conducted by Microsoft in August 2026 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition) with Snapdragon X2 Plus devices with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.

For local video playback testing, devices were tested through full battery discharge while playing a 1080p, 24 FPS .mov file in Windows Media Player. Screen brightness was set to 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled.

For active web usage, devices were tested through full battery discharge while accessing 12 popular websites across multiple browser tabs. Screen brightness was set to 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled.

Wi-Fi models were connected to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi + 5G models were connected to a cellular network for cellular battery-life measurements.

Display

The Surface Pro, 12-inch, 2nd Edition display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen measures 12 inches diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.

The anti-reflective display on Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition is designed to minimize unwanted reflections and is certified by TÜV SÜD to meet ISO 9241-307 requirements.

Fast charging

Fast charging requires a minimum 45W USB Type-C® PD charger or higher. Testing was conducted by Microsoft in June 2026.

In select markets, only specific commercial configurations include a Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger.

5G connectivity

5G is available on select Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition configurations. 5G availability, compatibility, and performance depend on network availability, carrier, plan, location, and other factors.

Availability of eSIM, Nano SIM, positioning systems, and cellular features varies by market and configuration.

Serviceability

Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition includes replaceable components designed to support commercial device servicing.

Replacement components may be available through Surface Commercial authorized device resellers. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following the Microsoft Service Guide. Microsoft tools, sold separately, might also be required.

Availability of replacement components and service options varies by product, market, and over time.

For more information, see Surface service options.

Accessibility

Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition is compatible with:

  • Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with optional bold keyset in supported markets
  • Surface Adaptive Kit
  • Microsoft adaptive accessories
  • Windows accessibility features

For more information, see Windows accessibility features.

Support lifecycle

For Surface driver and firmware servicing information, see Surface driver and firmware lifecycle.