Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
key specs
Display	12.90-inch	12.00-inch
Processor	Apple M1	Intel Core i3
Front Camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
RAM	8GB	4GB
OS	iPadOS 14	Windows 8.1 Pro
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	5-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Model	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Surface Pro 3
Release date	April 20, 2021	May 1, 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	247.60 x 178.50 x 5.90	292.10 x 201.40 x 9.10
Weight (g)	685.00	800.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Silver, Space Grey	Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	12.90	12.00
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	quad-core
Processor make	Apple M1	Intel Core i3
RAM	8GB	4GB
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 14	Windows 8.1 Pro
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.00	4.00
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	No
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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