Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
82 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite

Samsung
66 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Samsung
70
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Samsung
73
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Samsung
64
Student
Microsoft
80
Samsung
78
Business
Microsoft
76
Samsung
62
Reading
Microsoft
49
Samsung
52

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★2.5 GHz Snapdragon
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
6,394
Cores10★8
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size13"12.4"
Resolution2880 px★2800 px
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★5.2
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.58 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProAndroid 12

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite

  • Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" Better at:

Reading