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Tablets · Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 pouces WiFi (Platinum, Violet et Ocean)

This record covers Microsoft Surface Pro 12 pouces. Screen diagonal: 12 inches.

Your situation

Decision context · GB · GBP

Our scores

Longevity

Longevity score not available

Version 3.2.0

Required to calculate the score:

  • Current support status or published end year
Details that would improve the score (5)
  • Published support end date
  • Announced minimum support duration
  • Repairability index with scale and scheme
  • Official repair manual
  • Replaceable battery
How the decision is calculated

Declared resilience

Not rated

Missing criteria: Declared battery cycles, Declared water and dust protection, Declared repeated drop resistance, Declared support duration

Provisional

Coverage 0 %

Version declared-resilience/4.3.0

Published declarations: this score does not predict service life.

Score methodology

Editorial repairability

10.00/10*

Partial score: missing criteria: Disassembly depth, Repair documentation, Fastener removal

Provisional

Coverage 20 %

Version repairability/4.3.0

Publishers : learn.microsoft.com

Editorial score separate from the regulatory index and the longevity score.

Score methodology

Customer feedback

Not rated

Missing criteria: Customer review score

Provisional

Coverage 0 %

Version customer-feedback/4.2.0

Customer satisfaction, not a durability test.

Score methodology

What we know

Front cameraa 1080p sensor compatible with facial recognition
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : un capteur 1080p compatible avec l’identification faciale
clubic.com
Main camerathe 10 MP camera module
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : le module photo de 10 Mpx
clubic.com

Check your repair quote

Enter the repair quote you received to compare it with the maximum repair price recommended for this device.

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Version repair-economics/1.4.0 · How the decision is calculated

Support and repairability

Repair programme
Genuine Microsoft spare parts can be obtained directly from Microsoft at Microsoft.com.
Parts and availability
many components can be replaced by qualified technicians or approved service providers
Battery replacement
To get replacement screws, you will need to buy the screw kit.

Strengths and things to know

Reported strengths

  • Finish, assembly and design once again very well executed

Good to know

  • except for its battery, all of its components are soldered to the motherboard, including RAM and storage
  • The 12-inch Surface Pro easily climbs above 50 degrees under heavy load.

Prices

GB · GBP Published price information for this market, without currency conversion. Prices do not affect the verdict.

Unverified price: about £900

New · 256 GB · Oct 22, 2026

Recorded by Livalyo without a verifiable source; this is not an offer.

Key facts

Repairability

Available parts
Genuine Microsoft spare parts can be obtained directly from Microsoft at Microsoft.com. · Genuine Microsoft spare parts are also available from the partner sites below: · iFixit
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Les pièces de rechange Microsoft authentiques peuvent être obtenues directement auprès de Microsoft sur Microsoft.com. · Des pièces de rechange Microsoft authentiques sont également disponibles sur les sites partenaires ci-dessous : · iFixit
learn.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026learn.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026learn.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026
Battery replacement
To get replacement screws, you will need to buy the screw kit.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Pour obtenir des vis de rechange, vous devrez acheter le kit de vis.
learn.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026
Spare parts availability
many components can be replaced by qualified technicians or approved service providers
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : de nombreux composants peuvent être remplacés par des techniciens qualifiés ou des prestataires de services agréés
news.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026
Repair programme
Genuine Microsoft spare parts can be obtained directly from Microsoft at Microsoft.com.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Les pièces de rechange Microsoft authentiques peuvent être obtenues directement auprès de Microsoft sur Microsoft.com.
learn.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026
Repair limitations
except for its battery, all of its components are soldered to the motherboard, including RAM and storage · UFS storage instead of the replaceable SSD of the Surface Pro 13
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : à l’exception de sa batterie, tous ses composants sont soudés à la carte mère, RAM et stockage compris · Le stockage UFS au lieu du SSD remplaçable de la Surface Pro 13
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026

Durability

Editorial justifications
Finish, assembly and design once again very well executed · No fans… and therefore no noise in use
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Finitions, assemblage et design une nouvelle fois très soignés · Pas de ventilateurs… et donc aucun bruit à l’usage
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Limitations
except for its battery, all of its components are soldered to the motherboard, including RAM and storage · The 12-inch Surface Pro easily climbs above 50 degrees under heavy load.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : à l’exception de sa batterie, tous ses composants sont soudés à la carte mère, RAM et stockage compris · La Surface Pro de 12 pouces monte facilement à plus de 50 degrés en charge intensive.
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Risks
a tendency to heat up · prone to overheating
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : une tendance à la chauffe · sujette à la chauffe
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Strengths
Finish, assembly and design once again very well executed
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Finitions, assemblage et design une nouvelle fois très soignés
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Suitable usage profiles
for the most basic office tasks · for light multimedia use
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : aux activités bureautiques les plus basiques · au multimédia léger
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026

Specifications

Audio
the two small 2 W speakers housed on either side of the screen
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : les deux petits haut-parleurs de 2 W logés de part et d’autres de l’écran
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Battery energy
38 Wh clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Bluetooth
5.4 clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Brand
Microsoft news.microsoft.com · Oct 18, 2026
Front camera
a 1080p sensor compatible with facial recognition
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : un capteur 1080p compatible avec l’identification faciale
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Main camera
the 10 MP camera module
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : le module photo de 10 Mpx
clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Brightness
400 clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
Screen size
12 inches clubic.com · Oct 18, 2026
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Refresh rate
90 clubic.com
Resolution
2196 × 1464 pixels clubic.com
Display technology
IPS touch panel “PixelSense”
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : panneau IPS tactile « PixelSense »
clubic.com
Keyboard compatibility
The new keyboard for the 12-inch Surface Pro
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Le nouveau clavier de la Surface Pro 12 pouces
news.microsoft.com
Model
Surface Pro 12 pouces WiFi (Platinum, Violet et Ocean) learn.microsoft.com
Release year
2025 news.microsoft.com
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 clubic.com
Stylus compatibility
The Surface Slim Pen now attaches magnetically to the back of the tablet, where it charges
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Le Surface Slim Pen se fixe désormais magnétiquement à l’arrière de la tablette, où il se recharge
news.microsoft.com
USB
two USB-C 3.2 ports
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : deux ports USB-C 3.2
clubic.com
Wi-Fi
7 clubic.com
Not disclosed · 64
Declared drop resistance
not disclosed
Isolated report
not disclosed
Protection
not disclosed
Acknowledged defect
not disclosed
Number of reviews
not disclosed
Review platforms
not disclosed
Review scale
not disclosed
Review score
not disclosed
Unconfirmed signal
not disclosed
Usage limitation
not disclosed
Assessment method
not disclosed
Disassembly depth score
not disclosed
Repair eligibility
not disclosed
EU repairability class
not disclosed
Fasteners score
not disclosed
Repair manual
not disclosed
Parts pairing restrictions
not disclosed
Index scale
not disclosed
Index scheme
not disclosed
Repairability index
not disclosed
Announcement date
not disclosed
Battery capacity
not disclosed
Charge cycles
not disclosed
Optical image stabilisation
not disclosed
Telephoto camera
not disclosed
Ultra-wide camera
not disclosed
Mobile connectivity
not disclosed
Connectivity
not disclosed
CPU
not disclosed
Declared battery life
not disclosed
eSIM
not disclosed
Fingerprint sensor
not disclosed
5G
not disclosed
GPU
not disclosed
Height
not disclosed
IP rating
not disclosed
Manufacturer reference
not disclosed
Weight
not disclosed
Measurement protocols
not disclosed
NFC
not disclosed
RAM
not disclosed
RAM options
not disclosed
SIM
not disclosed
Storage
not disclosed
Storage options
not disclosed
Supported frequency bands
not disclosed
Thickness
not disclosed
Variant
not disclosed
VoLTE
not disclosed
Width
not disclosed
Wireless charging
not disclosed
Announced support period
not disclosed
Support commitment
not disclosed
Current official OS
not disclosed
OS upgrades delivered
not disclosed
Published end-of-support year
not disclosed
Last documented patch
not disclosed
OS at launch
not disclosed
Manufacturer interface
not disclosed
Patch scope
not disclosed
Promised OS upgrades
not disclosed
Support status
not disclosed
Support variant
not disclosed
Update release date
not disclosed

Summary

This record covers Microsoft Surface Pro 12 pouces. Screen diagonal: 12 inches.

Durability and repair

Documented parts availability: de nombreux composants peuvent être remplacés par des techniciens qualifiés ou des prestataires de services agréés.

Software support

No admissible observation for this section.

Sources and confidence

  1. clubic.comOct 18, 2026

    Finitions, assemblage et design une nouvelle fois très soignés

    Open source
  2. learn.microsoft.comOct 18, 2026

    Les pièces de rechange Microsoft authentiques peuvent être obtenues directement auprès de Microsoft sur Microsoft.com.

    Open source
  3. news.microsoft.comOct 18, 2026

    de nombreux composants peuvent être remplacés par des techniciens qualifiés ou des prestataires de services agréés

    Open source
Reference date
2026-11-05
Published revision
2075
Evidence coverage
Not disclosed
Sources shown
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