Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11"
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
The Surface Pro 4 receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its performance for digital art and note-taking, highlighting the pen's responsiveness and the device's speed for office tasks. However, several verified buyers report serious issues: missing accessories like keyboards and chargers, incorrect charging cables, and batteries that fail to hold a charge or power on at all. The product listing is also criticized for misleading claims about included items.
Pros
- Excellent for digital art and drawing
- Responsive and smooth pen
- Fast performance for office tasks
- Solid build quality with magnesium body
- Quiet fan and minimal heat
Cons
- Missing accessories like keyboard and charger
- Misleading product listing about included items
- Battery fails to hold charge or power on
- Incorrect or incompatible charging cable provided
- Refurbished units may have high battery cycle count
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
Users are very satisfied with the Galaxy Tab S11, praising its performance, design, and value. The tablet is seen as a significant upgrade from older models, with expandable storage and a large screen being key positives. One verified reviewer noted the official keyboard case is a downgrade and awkward, but the tablet itself is universally recommended.
Pros
- Sleek and premium design
- Excellent overall performance
- Expandable storage option
- Good value for money
- Large and immersive screen
Cons
- Official keyboard case is a downgrade
- Keyboard cannot fold flat for handheld use
- No built-in S Pen storage on keyboard case
- Keyboard case is overpriced
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 6th Gen | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.