Compare Microsoft Surface Duo Vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Should you buy Microsoft Surface Duo or Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Microsoft Surface Duo starts at ₹ 105,000 and Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) starts at ₹ 95,990.

Microsoft Surface Duo has screen size of 8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels and Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) has screen size of 12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels. Microsoft Surface Duo comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) comes up with internal storage of 512 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Former comes up with battery of 3577 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 3577 mAh, Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 11 MP f/2 with autofocus and front camera of No whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP with autofocus and front camera of 7 MP.

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Microsoft Surface Duo Vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

SpecificationsMicrosoft Surface DuoApple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)
Display8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels
Front CameraNo7 MP
Rear Camera11 MP f/2 with autofocus12 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 855Apple Fusion A10X
Battery3577 mAh, Li-Po Battery10891 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage128 GB512 GB
RAM6 GB4 GB
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Specs Score80
Display8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels
Front CameraNo7 MP
Rear Camera11 MP f/2 with autofocus12 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 855Apple Fusion A10X
Battery3577 mAh, Li-Po Battery10891 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage128 GB512 GB
RAM6 GB4 GB
General
Device Type TabletTablet
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date August 12, 2020June, 2017
Sim Size Nano SIMNano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Voice Call Yes
Design
Dimensions 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mm305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm
Weight 250 g692 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 3:24:3
Display Size 8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color AMOLED screen (16M)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
Dual Display Yes, AMOLED, 5.6 inches, 1800 x 1350 pixels, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
Foldable Display Yes
Glass Type Corning Gorilla Glass 5
PPI ~401 PPI~265 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 144.2%
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features EIS, HDR, Multi-frame Captures, up to 7x “Super Zoom”
Flash Yes, LEDYes, Quad-LED
Front Camera No7 MP
Rear Camera 11 MP f/2 with autofocus12 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 4K @ 30/60fps UHD4K @ 30fps UHD
Connectivity
3G YesYes 1 Mbps Download
4G LTELTE
5G No
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX AdaptiveYes, v4.2
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
IR Blaster No
USB Yes, USB-C v3.1Yes, Proprietary
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
VoLTE Yes
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTML5Yes, supports HTML
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Apple Fusion A10X
Core Details 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485
CPU 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.38 GHz, Hexa Core Processor
GPU Adreno 640
Java NoNo
OS Android v10iOS v10.3.2, upgradable to v12.1.3
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 3577 mAh, Li-Po Battery10891 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Talk Time 27 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 6 GB4 GB
Storage 128 GB512 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email YesYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music YesMP3, WAV
Video YesMP4, H.264
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack NoYes
Extra Features Unfolded: 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mm, Folded: 145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm, Stylus Support, UFS 3.0
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, SideYes, Front
GPS YesYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Microsoft Surface Duo vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Design Comparison: Microsoft Surface Duo vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Dimension of Microsoft Surface Duo is 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm. Microsoft Surface Duo comes up with a weight of 250 g whereas Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) weight around 692 g.

Display Comparison: Microsoft Surface Duo vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Microsoft Surface Duo has screen size and resolution of 8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Microsoft Surface Duo vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Microsoft Surface Duo comes up with primary camera of 11 MP f/2 with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) comes up with 12 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include EIS, HDR, Multi-frame Captures, up to 7x “Super Zoom”.

Performance Comparison: Microsoft Surface Duo vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and Apple Fusion A10X respectively. Microsoft Surface Duo comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Microsoft Surface Duo is 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (WiFi+4G+512GB) is 2.38 GHz, Hexa Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Microsoft Surface Duo or Apple iPad Pro 12.9?

Microsoft Surface Duo has a RAM of 6 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Pro 12.9 which has a RAM of 4 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Microsoft Surface Duo or Apple iPad Pro 12.9?

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 is bigger with 12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 pixels screen than Microsoft Surface Duo that has 8.1 inches, 2700 x 1080 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Duo in the market?

Best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Duo are: Apple iPad Pro 12.9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Microsoft Surface Pro 4.