Microsoft has released its latest generation of Surface hardware. The 12th Edition Surface Pro and 8th Edition Surface Laptop are available for consumers starting today, June 16, with enterprise models scheduled for release on July 14. The primary update for this hardware cycle is the integration of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 architecture.

Surface Laptop & Surface Pro Specifications

Both the tablet and laptop lines are equipped with either the 10-core Snapdragon X2 Plus or the 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. These chips include a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU capable of 80 TOPS, which Microsoft says is designed to handle local AI processing tasks within Windows.

Memory configurations for the devices start at 16GB and can be upgraded to 64GB, while storage options range from 256GB (or 512GB on the 15-inch laptop) up to 1TB.

The Surface Laptop is available in two screen sizes: 13.8 inches and 15 inches. The 13.8-inch model starts at $1,599 and features a 120Hz LCD screen with a pixel density of 201 PPI. Microsoft’s battery estimates suggest up to 20 hours of local video playback.

The 15-inch version, starting at $1,699, includes a denser display at 262 PPI and adds a MicroSDXC card reader. Both laptops include two USB-C/USB4 ports and one USB-A port. The 13.8-inch model is also available in a new green colorway called Jade, alongside the standard Platinum, Black, and Dune options.

On the 2-in-1 side, the 13-inch Surface Pro 12 starts at $1,499 and is available in Platinum, Black, and Dune. The distinct hardware change for this generation is the availability of an optional OLED display, which retains the 120Hz dynamic refresh rate found on the LCD models.

The tablet includes a 1440p ultrawide front-facing camera, Wi-Fi 7 support, and two USB-C/USB4 ports. Battery life is rated at up to 15.5 hours for local video playback.

In related news, Lenovo has recently refreshed the ThinkBook 16p 2026 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX processor and Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics.

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Microsoft has finally announced the 7th Edition Surface and 11th Edition Surface Pro laptops in the Indian market. These laptops feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors and offer Copilot+ support as well. The latest Surface series was first announced back in May, and it’s now arriving in India.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition

The Surface Pro (2024) is the latest top end laptop from the American tech giant. It packs a 2-in-1 design since its Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is detachable. There is also a customizable haptic touchpad and integrated pen storage. The laptop is equipped with either the Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus with Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. The company claims that the 11th Edition Surface Pro is 90 percent faster than the Surface Pro 9.

These processors are paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1TB of removable Gen 4 SSD storage. Connectivity options include two USB 4 ports (supports up to three external 4K displays), WiFi 7, optional 5G support, and Bluetooth 5.4. The front sports a 13-inch display, which can be upgraded to an OLED panel with HDR support. It runs on the Windows 11 Home operating system out of the box.

Buyers also get a 10-megapixel camera on the back, while the front houses a quad HD front camera with AI effects. For audio, you get 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. A 39W power supply powers this device, although the Surface Pro supports up to 65W charging. Microsoft has made the notebook using 72 percent recycled materials and replaceable components.

Microsoft Surface 7th Edition

Microsoft’s Surface 7th Edition laptop arrives with a 13.8-inch or 15-inch PixelSense touchscreen display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ, and Adaptive Color technology. Under the hood, these devices are equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus chips along with the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. On a single full charge, the brand claims that the laptop can last for up to 22 hours on the 15-inch variant and up to 20 hours on the 13.8-inch option.

It also supports up to three external 4K displays like the Surface Pro. The processor is paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of removable Gen 4 SSD storage. The smaller 13.8-inch variant has a 39W adapter and the 15-inch option costs a 65W adapter. On the front, you get a Full HD Surface Studio Camera with AI effects. There is also an Omnisonic Speakers and Dolby Atmos.

Pricing and Availability

Both of these variants support the Copilot+ PC features with a dedicated key on their keyboards. Pre-orders for the new Surface laptops are already live through retailers like Amazon, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and Croma. The two notebooks are available in multiple configurations, so here’s a short list:

Surface Pro 11th Edition

• Snapdragon X Plus (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): 116,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Plus (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): 134,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, OLED): 165,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, OLED): 185,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, OLED): 237,999 INR

Surface Laptop 7th Edition – 13.8″

• Snapdragon X Plus (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): 1,16,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Plus (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): 1,34,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): 1,54,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD): 1,75,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD): 2,07,999 INR

Surface Laptop 7th Edition – 15″

• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): 1,42,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): 1,63,999 INR
• Snapdragon X Elite (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD): 1,83,999 INR

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Microsoft is reportedly working on new Surface devices that are expected to be released later this year. The most anticipated device is the new Surface Go 4 codenamed Tanta, which is set to feature an ARM processor for the first time.

According to sources, the entry-level model will be equipped with a Snapdragon 7c-based SoC, providing similar performance to its predecessor but with better power efficiency for longer battery life. The new SoC may also allow Microsoft to include 5G capabilities in the Surface Go for the first time, though this has not been confirmed.

The Surface Go 4 is expected to have minor design changes, but will still maintain a similar-sized footprint to its previous models. An Intel variant is also expected to be available for those who prefer it.

In addition to the Surface Go 4, Microsoft is said to be working on a new Surface Pro in two sizes, following in the footsteps of Apple’s iPad Pro. Alongside the typical 13-inch Surface Pro, Microsoft is building a new 11-inch Surface Pro, codenamed Luxor. This device will have a similar shape and size to the Surface Go but with slimmer bezels like its larger sibling. The 11-inch Surface Pro will be more powerful, featuring a 120Hz display, and will have a higher price point than the Surface Go.

Windows 11 recently received an update with a new tablet mode that works better on devices with smaller screens. More tablet optimizations are expected to be added to Windows in the future.

The release dates for the new Surface Go and Surface Pro are still uncertain, but they are unlikely to be shipped before this fall, according to sources. Microsoft had initially planned to release the new Surface Go this spring, but that plan has been changed. Additionally, the release of the next Surface Pro by Microsoft is dependent on the availability of Qualcomm’s new Nuvia chips.

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ASUS is apparently planning on launching a new notebook that will be the successor to the ROG Flow X13. A recent leak revealed the design of this upcoming notebook, which bears resemblance to the Surface Pro laptops from Microsoft.

+ ROG Flow Z13 (not to be confused with Flow X13) pic.twitter.com/DLH7fmNHVt

— Ev (@evleaks) October 31, 2021

The leak was shared by known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), with the images showcasing a thin and light laptop that appears to be similar to the new Surface Pro 8 in terms of design. This laptop in question will reportedly be called the ROG Flow Z13. For those unaware, the ROG Flow X13 was a convertible laptop that could be connected to an external eGPU (external GPU) from the Taiwanese PC maker.

This external GPU is called the XG Mobile that could boost the gaming performance of the thin and light convertible notebook. Apart from just gaming, the eGPU also acted as a USB dock that offered a number of port. In other words, the ultrabook could technically be turned into a full fledged gaming rig with the right peripherals. So, it won’t be far fetched to assume that the upcoming ROG Flow Z13 could also support the same.

At the moment, finer details regarding this laptop is still unknown. We only have a leaked image to go on for now, so take this report with a pinch of salt. But with CES 2022 being an upcoming major event, we could expect this device to be showcased in the conference, which is set to be held in January 2022.

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When Microsoft announced the Surface Pro last May, it said it was going to release a version with LTE before December. It did release the LTE version but availability was limited to business users only.

Starting today, anyone can pre-order the LTE version of the Surface Pro from Microsoft or Best Buy. The key difference between this and the non-LTE model is the presence of a LTE modem (Qualcomm’s X16 modem). This allows users to connect to the internet by throwing in a nano-SIM slot or using the eSIM on board.

It actually comes with both options and there is a settings menu to let you witch between the nano SIM or eSIM if you happen to have a data plan on both.

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The internals are still the same. You get a 7th-gen Core i5 7300U processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage or 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. Price is $1,149 and $1,449 respectively. The above prices doesn’t include the Surface Pen and Surface Keyboard as you have to purchase those separately.

One would think that the delay in availability would mean the device would come with an 8th-gen processor, but that didn’t happen. It is also not available in a Core i7 configuration.

If the Surface Pro with LTE is expensive for you, then you can wait for the Always Connected PCs with LTE and ARM processors (Snapdragon 835) to go on sale.

READ MORE: Microsoft Surface Phone With Snapdragon 845 In The Works- Rumour

The already announced ones like the ASUS NovaGo has a better battery life (up to 22 hours) than what you will get on the Surface Pro and also has a cheaper price tag. The 8GB RAM + 256GB model is priced at $799 and it comes with a non-detachable keyboard.

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Microsoft has launched its new Surface Pro in India, which the company claims to be the “most versatile laptop”. This new small-screen 2-in-1 notebook is now available for purchase through online retailers Amazon India and Flipkart as well as through online stores such as Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales.

The new Surface Pro was first showcased last year in the United States as the successor to the Surface Pro 4 line-up, which is currently retailing at Rs 49,999 in India. The New Surface Pro sports similar design to its predecessor — the back and the spine are encased in aluminum while the Surface Pro Type Cover is made of soft Alcantara material.

The Microsoft Surface Pro comes with a 12.3-inch PixelSense touch display with screen resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels. It also comes with Surface Pen that supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The base variant, which is powered by Intel Core m3 processor is priced at Rs. 64,999 (approximately $1002), while the Intel Core i5 variant having 4GB RAM with 128GB SSD and another model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD costs Rs. 79,999 and Rs. 1,06,999 respectively.

The top-end variant, which packs Intel Core i7 processor, is also available in two models — one with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD and another with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. While the 8GB RAM model costs Rs. 1,33,999, the 16GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 1,82,999. Both the models pack Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 while the remaining models feature Intel HD Graphics 620.

The Surface Pro runs on Microsoft‘s Windows 10 Pro operating system and has support for Office 365. It comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera sensor for video calling.

The device measures about 8.5mm in thickness and its weight vary depending on the variant starts at 767 grams. It also has a hinge that lets users adjust the tablet by up to 165 degrees, letting users operate the Surface Pro in Studio Mode.

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The company is also planning to bring the Surface Book 2 line-up in India which runs on more powerful Intel’s 8th generation chipsets and offers graphics from Nvidia’s Gdiscrete0 series. The line-up is expected to launch in India in March 2018.

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When Microsoft was expected to debut Surface Pro 5 as the successor for Surface Pro 4 in May, the company had unveiled the “new Surface Pro.” At that time, it had also promised to release a cellular variant later this year. During the ongoing Microsoft Ignite 2017 event in Orlando, the company has confirmed on the arrival time of Surface Pro with LTE connectivity.

Microsoft has been silent on the LTE variant after the launch of Surface Pro. Earlier in this month, a U.K. based retailer began the pre-orders of the Surface Pro LTE with December release date. At the aforementioned event, Microsoft has confirmed that Surface Pro with LTE connectivity would be available from Dec. 1.

Some rumors claim that the LTE-enabled Surface Pro would be showcased at the Future Decoded event that will be held on Oct. 31. Surface chief Panos Panay will be delivering a keynote at the upcoming event.

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The two Core i5 models of the Surface Pro will come with support LTE connectivity. It means the variants like 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage or 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage with Intel HD 620 graphics. These configurations match with the Surface Pro LTE devices that were available on pre-orders earlier this month.

As far as pricing is concerned, the U.K retailer had listed the 4 GB RAM variant with a pricing of £1,132 (~$1,400) and the  6 GB RAM model was listed for £1,402 (~ $1,800). These prices may not be final as the pre-order pages are no longer accessible. The Core i7 Surface Pro model featuring 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is also expected to arrive with LTE connectivity in the near future. This seems to be a possibility because Microsoft had introduced different color variants for Core i5 Surface Laptop, but later on Core i7 variants had also arrived in new colors.

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Microsoft will be holding a launch event on May 23 in Shanghai, China to unveil a new Surface device. Fresh press renders that have surfaced from China suggests that the company would be unleashing a Surface Pro 2-in-1 device.

Earlier in this month, Microsoft’s Vice President of Devices, Panos Panay had revealed in an interview with CNet that “there’s no such thing as a Pro 5.” He added that the company will introduce a fifth-generation Surface Pro only when there is a need for meaningful hardware changes. Prominent leakster, Evan Blass has now revealed several leaked images of the upcoming Surface Pro tablet.

According to Blass, the new device will be launched with “Surface Pro” moniker. However, in a previous tweet, Blass had said that it would be called Surface Pro 4 Refresh. The device appears quite similar to the Surface Pro 4 from October 2015 as it will be launching as its refreshed edition. The Surface Book was also unveiled alongside the Pro 4. However, a source familiar with Microsoft’s plans has revealed that it won’t be announcing a successor device for Surface Book.

Blass claims the real changes will be present under the hood of the next Surface Pro tablet revealed in the press renders. However, there is no information available on its specifications. The upcoming Surface Pro would be coming with accessories like stylus, mouse and keyboard.

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Compared to the accessories of Surface Pro 4, the new accessories would be coming with slight change in design. The images suggest that the stylus will be coming in four colors. Blass claims that the details like specifications, pricing and availability of the upcoming Surface Pro would be available by early next week.

In April, Microsoft expert, Paul Thurrott had claimed that the upcoming Surface Pro may not feature many changes. However, he expects that it will arrive with Intel Kaby Lake processor that is built with 14nm process. It will not only bring speedier performance but also enhance the battery life of the device. He claims that the device will not feature a USB Type-C as the company will continue to feature the Surface Connector proprietary power connector.

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