Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
The 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 with Iris Xe graphics drives a 2736x1824 PixelSense display in a 907g tablet with a signature built-in Kickstand. This renewed model delivers Windows 11 Pro, both USB-A and USB-C ports, expandable storage, and Dolby Atmos audio at a lower cost. Best for digital artists and students who need a responsive pen-enabled canvas with high portability.
CPU Intel Core i5 1135G7
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.3" 2736x1824
OS Windows 11 Home
stylus Yes
62 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong feature (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average reading battery (6th percentile)
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| Cores | 2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2736x1824 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Surface stylus |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1135G7 | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ | 76.9 | 78 | 66 | 86.6 | 71.8 | 81.6 | 83.5 | 84.6 | 29.9 | 63 | 30.7 | 35.6 | 6 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 67.4 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 41.1 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.1 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 70.3 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall61.6
- Reading29.4
- Student69.2
- Business57
- Art Design68.4
- Productivity65.2
- Entertainment65.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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