Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition, Intel Core Ultra Series 3)

System: Windows
Screen: 13" LCD, 120 Hz
Chip: Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 895 g

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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition, Intel Core Ultra Series 3) at a glance

Screen

Extra-large screen, high refresh

Plenty of room for drawing, documents side by side and films.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Memory

Lots of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

On the heavy side

Better on a desk or stand than held for long.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition, Intel Core Ultra Series 3) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Microsoft
Model	Surface Pro for Business, 13-inch, 12th Edition, Intel
Series	Surface Pro
Generation	12th Edition
Colours	Platinum, Black

Software

Runs full Windows, so it installs the same programs as a laptop.

Operating system	Windows

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	Intel Core Ultra 5
Graphics	Intel® Graphics
AI engine	47 TOPS

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	16 GB
RAM options	16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5x
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type	Gen 4 solid-state drive
Removable SSD	Yes

Display

A extra-large screen that scrolls smoothly.

Screen size	13 in
Panel	LCD
Display name	PixelSense™ Flow
Resolution	2880 x 1920
Pixel density	267 ppi
Aspect ratio	3:2
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits
HDR formats	HDR, Dolby Vision IQ
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)
Pen technology	MPP
Pen storage	Magnetic, charges on the tablet
Official keyboards	Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard, Surface Pro 13-inch Keyboard with pen storage, Surface Pro 13-inch Keyboard, Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard, Surface Pro X Keyboard
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

Video playback (maker claim)	17 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	11 h

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	10 MP
Rear cameras	1
Auto framing	automatic framing
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	40 Gbps
Ports	2 × USB-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4), Surface Connect port, Surface Pro 13-inch Keyboard port
External display	3x 4K60
NFC	Yes

Size & build

A heavier tablet, best used on a stand or desk.

Weight	895 g
Thickness	9.3 mm
Height	287 mm
Width	209 mm
Body	Anodized aluminum casing
Kickstand	Yes
Unlock	face unlock
Sensors	ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

In the box & kids

In the box	Surface Pro for Business, 13-inch, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents

Specs compiled from Microsoft's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.