Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 6 Platinum 2018
Microsoft
53 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 6 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core I7 Q | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU | Intel | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 6 Platinum 2018
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 6 Platinum 20180.117score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 20250.058score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 6 Platinum 2018 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.