Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Microsoft Surface Pro 8	Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	13.00-inch	12.90-inch
Processor	11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7	Apple M1
Front Camera	5-megapixel	12-megapixel
Resolution	2880x1920 pixels	2732x2048 pixels
RAM	8GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	iPadOS 14
Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera	10-megapixel	12-megapixel + 10-megapixel
general
Brand	Microsoft	Apple
Model	Surface Pro 8	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	September 22, 2021	April 20, 2021
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	208.00 x 287.00 x 9.30	247.60 x 178.50 x 5.90
Weight (g)	889.00	685.00
Colours	Graphite, Platinum	Silver, Space Grey
Removable battery	-	No
display
Screen size (inches)	13.00	12.90
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2880x1920 pixels	2732x2048 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	264
hardware
Processor	quad-core	octa-core
Processor make	11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7	Apple M1
RAM	8GB	8GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	-	No
camera
Rear camera	10-megapixel	12-megapixel + 10-megapixel
Front camera	5-megapixel	12-megapixel
software
Operating system	Windows 11	iPadOS 14
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.10	5.00
GPS	-	Yes
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes