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AED 999
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Laptop · Microsoft · 2016
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 1TB / 32GB is Microsoft's 2016 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 13 x 274 x 190 ( = 0.51 x 10.79 x 7.48 in) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 35 W PL2 / Short Burst, 15 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon chipset. At AED 999 in the UAE and ₹24,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Surface Pro 12 with Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB LPDDR5x, and 38Wh battery delivers quiet, fanless operation with sustained 15W performance—ideal for light multitasking, web browsing, and Office apps on the go. The Adreno X1 GPU handles basic creative tasks, but lacks VRAM for serious rendering. Its 1TB SSD offers fast storage, yet lacks PCIe 4.0 speeds. Weight at 1.023kg and dual USB-C ports with DisplayPort support make it portable for travel, but Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are wasted without compatible routers in most UAE/India homes. The 38Wh battery lasts 6–7 hours under moderate use, not 10+. In UAE at AED 999, it’s good value because it replaces a low-end tablet-laptop hybrid at half the cost of a MacBook Air. In India at ₹24990, it’s overpriced—same specs are available in Ryzen 7 laptops with 50Wh batteries and 1TB SSDs for ₹22000. Choose only if you need Windows 11 on a detachable.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 38 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p Front w/ IR, 10 MP RearPrimary Camera: 2 MPixSecondary Camera: 10 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort |
| Networking | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 13 x 274 x 190 ( = 0.51 x 10.79 x 7.48 in) |
| Weight | 1.023 kg ( = 36.09 oz / 2.26 pounds), Power Supply: 173 g ( = 6.1 oz / 0.38 pounds) |
| Display | 12.00 inch 3:2, 2196 x 1464 pixel 220 PPI, capacitive, native pen support, NE120DRM-N28, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS, Core: 1107 MHz, RAM: 1056 MHz, 31.0.98.1 |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5x-8448, Dual-Channel, onboard |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 45W PSU, 12 Months Warranty, fanless |
| Price | 1460 Euro |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 35 W PL2 / Short Burst, 15 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Surface Book.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 due to outdated hardware and lack of software support, making it unsuitable for modern tasks despite its storage capacity. The value does not justify the cost compared to newer alternatives.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 1TB / 32GB is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 1TB / 32GB is priced at ₹24990 in India. It can be found through authorized resellers and major online platforms.
The front and rear cameras offer basic 720p video quality suitable for video calls and simple snapshots. Performance is adequate for casual use but lacks detail in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage such as web browsing and document editing. Battery life decreases significantly with intensive tasks or screen brightness at maximum.
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