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AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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General

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Series

Surface Pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Galaxy Tab S121Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335, EP2-83568, EP2-76047, EP2-83448, EP2-74799, EP2-75500, EP2-74787, EP2-763371Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store EP2 inventory codes for the nine consumer configurations of the 2nd Edition (EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335). The German and UK stores list seven other EP2 codes for their markets. Business models, the 1st Edition and 5G models are excluded

SM-X840, SM-X846B, SM-X848U, SM-X840NZAREUB, SM-X840NZAPEUB, SM-X840NZSREUB, SM-X840NZSPEUB, SM-X846BZAREUB, SM-X846BZAPEUB, SM-X846BZSREUB, SM-X846BZSPEUB, SM-X840NZAAXAR, SM-X840NZAEXAR, SM-X840NZSAXAR, SM-X840NZSEXAR, SM-X848UZAAATT, SM-X848UZAAVZW6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12/buyRead 14 October 2026UK buying options list SM-X840NZ[A|S][R|P]EUB and SM-X846BZ[A|S][R|P]EUB. A = Gray, S = Silver, R = 256 GB, P = 512 GB. The Plus has no 1 TB option. The Samsung US store lists SM-X840NZ[A|S][A|E]XAR and the carrier 5G models SM-X848UZAAATT and SM-X848UZAAVZW

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

23 September 20263Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft Devices Blog dated September 23, 2026: introduced at Snapdragon Summit

30 September 20261Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Samsung Global Newsroom, dated Korea, September 30, 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026The exact configurations are in stock and not preorder as accessed on 2026-10-14. Microsoft says available from October 13

Available2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Available from 10/7/2026 at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and retailers

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)3Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft says it introduced the next Surface Pro 12-inch and benchmarks it against the Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-12-2nd-edition-2-in-1-tablet-PC-arrives-with-fanless-design-and-optional-5G-cellular-module.1405432.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Surface Pro 12-inch 2nd Edition with the 1st Edition as the prior model.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 6 names the Galaxy Tab S10+ as the predecessor of the Tab S12+. The Tab S11 has no Plus model

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,149.991Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026From $1,149.99 MSRP for Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: msrp 1149.99, taxes not included. The 512 GB model is $1,249.99 and the 24 GB RAM model is $1,449.99. No sale price shown

$1,199.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199.99. The Samsung US buy page lists the 256 GB Wi-Fi model at $1,199.99. Tax not included

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,2594Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/de-de/d/surface-pro-12-zoll-2-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026German Microsoft Store: from 1.259,00 EUR incl. VAT for Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: listPrice and msrp 1259, no sale price. 512 GB is 1379 EUR and 24 GB with 512 GB is 1619 EUR in Germany

€1,2993Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-stellt-galaxy-tab-s12-serie-vor-produktives-powerhouse-in-ultradunnem-designRead 14 October 2026Unverbindliche Preisempfehlung Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi 256 GB 1.299,00 EUR, incl. VAT, Germany

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store sells the EP2-83436 family in USD. The German and UK Microsoft stores sell the 2nd Edition in EUR and GBP

US, EU, GB6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12/buyRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK, DE and FR sell the SM-X840NZ and SM-X846BZ EUB SKUs in GBP and EUR, so the markets are EU and GB. The Samsung US store sells the XAR SKUs in USD

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum, Black, Violet1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Platinum, Black and Violet. Windows Central says Ocean Blue was retired

Gray, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Gray, Silver

Form factor

Detachable 2-in-12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Marketed as a 2-in-1 with a removable keyboard

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Sold as a tablet. Keyboards are separate accessories

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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7years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-stellt-galaxy-tab-s12-serie-vor-produktives-powerhouse-in-ultradunnem-designRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany states up to seven OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. The start event is not named. The UK page end date 30 September 2033 is seven years after the 30 September 2026 announcement

Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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30 September 20334Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Software Support: Security Update Period valid until 30 September 2033

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

274mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: Length 274 mm is the long edge and is stored as portrait height. Width 190 mm. Height 7.8 mm is the thickness

289.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Dimensions 187.8 x 289.5 x 5.3 mm are listed in landscape order. Stored in portrait order

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

190mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

187.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

7.8mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

5.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

686g(1.5 lb)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.5 lb (686 g). Weight not including the keyboard. Might vary depending on manufacturing processes

553g(1.2 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026553 g (Wi-Fi), 555 g (5G)

Frame

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum. Enclosure includes bucket, kickstand and pen tray

Aluminium15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back. Samsung US says enhanced Armor Aluminum

Front

Strengthened glass2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Strengthened glass display. Glass brand not published

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Back

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum

Aluminium15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026IP68 under IEC 60529, submersion up to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes. The included S Pen is also rated IP68

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Kickstand with 165 degrees full friction hinge

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

12in(30.5 cm)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 202612-inch touchscreen. Footnote: measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12 inch diagonally. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area

12.6in(32 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 29: 12.6 inch in the full rectangle and 12.5 inch accounting for the rounded corners

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2196 × 1464px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI)

2800 × 1752px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

219.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

262.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

3:22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 3:2

16:1015Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 20261752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio. DeviceBeast repeats GSMArena spec text. GSMArena itself returned HTTP 429. The pixel ratio 2800 x 1752 is 1.598

Display type

LCD (other)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026PixelSense LCD display. Panel type such as IPS is not stated, so lcd_other is used

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Display type (as published)

PixelSense LCD2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Mode	Max (Hz)
Dynamic refresh rate	90

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic refresh rate: up to 90 Hz (60 Hz default). Minimum rate is not stated

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Max (Hz)	Variable
120	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Display 120Hz. The US newsroom says 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. No minimum is published

Max refresh rate

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Brightness: SDR 500 nits maximum (typical). No HDR figure is published for the 12-inch LCD

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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1,600nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Peak 1,600 nits / HBM 1,000 nits. The 1,600 figure is the maker peak claim. HBM is an outdoor mode

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

1,400:12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Contrast ratio 1400:1 for the 12-inch LCD

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

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HDR10+15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Display line: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+. Can Buy or Not confirms HDR10+ support and no Dolby Vision. Listed as supported format only19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Review: HDR10+ support, no Dolby Vision. Playback format support only

Fully laminated

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Anti-reflection coating

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Screen surface

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Software Windows 11 Home. Business models ship Windows 11 Pro and are excluded

Android 171Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Software

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One UI 91Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Latest OS

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core) in every consumer configuration

MediaTek Dimensity 95001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026AP: MediaTek Dimensity 9500. 3nm processor

Process

3nm7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs and Features: Process Node 3NM for the Snapdragon X2 Plus family. Nominal fabrication class, not a transistor size

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core). Clock speed is not stated by Microsoft

84Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026CPU Type: Octa-Core

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Count	Core
6	Qualcomm Oryon 3rd Gen Prime

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm MCN 87-96323-1 Rev B: Snapdragon X2 Plus 6-core (X2P-42-100) has six Prime cores and no Performance cores. Microsoft names the 6 Core chip. The chip multi-core maximum of 4.0 GHz is not stored because Microsoft publishes no clock for this fanless tablet

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm C1-Ultra	4.21
3	Arm C1-Premium	3.5
4	Arm C1-Pro	2.7

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung lists CPU Speed 4.21GHz, 3.5GHz, 2.7GHz and Octa-Core. Core names come from MediaTek and the cluster mapping from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data

Max CPU clock

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4.21GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X2-452Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The model name comes from the Qualcomm product brief7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adreno X2-45 at 0.9 GHz is the only 6-core X2 Plus part in the table

Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC1214Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500Read 14 October 2026Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

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1214Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500Read 14 October 2026MC12 is the chip maker configuration, 12 cores. Samsung does not state a different tablet GPU configuration. Also used for the core names of cpu_clusters (1x Arm C1-Ultra, 3x Arm C1-Premium, 4x Arm C1-Pro) and the TSMC N3P process

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

80TOPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 80 TOPS. Precision is not stated here. The Qualcomm product brief lists 80 TOPS (INT8) for the chip

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

16, 24GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 16 GB and 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM. The 8 GB option of the 1st Edition was removed. The US consumer tech table still lists 8 GB, which the store options do not sell

12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Tab S12+ memory and storage: 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 256GB, microSD up to 2TB. No 1 TB model for the Plus

RAM type

LPDDR5x1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: LPDDR5x RAM

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). 1 TB is a business-only option and is not stored

256, 512GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Storage type

UFS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Storage 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). UFS version is not stated

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Memory card

None6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026Same FAQ: no SD card connector on the 12-inch or the 13-inch. External USB-C readers are accessories, not tablet slots

microSD (own slot)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026External Storage Support: MicroSD (Up to 2TB). The user guide shows a microSD card tray on SM-X84012Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: SM-X840 has a microSD card tray. SM-X846B has a Nano-SIM card / microSD card tray

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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2TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Role	Resolution (MP)
Main	10

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera. Aperture, autofocus and video modes are not published

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	13	2	26	1/3.4"	1	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Rear Camera - Resolution 13.0 MP, Rear Camera - Auto Focus: Yes. Aperture, focal length, sensor size and pixel size come from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data. Samsung does not state them

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

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Main camera

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13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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LED flash4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: Yes. DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena says LED flash

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps. The DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena lists 4K@30fps, so the maker figure is used

Max video resolution

Not available

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	120°

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Front Camera - Resolution 12.0 MP. Samsung describes it as ultra-wide. Aperture and field of view come from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: Full HD (1080p) front-facing Surface Studio Camera. Sensor megapixels and recording modes are not published

Not available

Front camera position

Landscape edge1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Official store product images show the 12-inch in landscape with the front and Windows Hello cameras at the centre of the long top edge

Landscape edge8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Samsung product images show the Tab S12+ in landscape with the front camera at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Windows Studio Effects with automatic framing. Needs the effect to be switched on

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

Not available

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

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412Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout for SM-X840 labels four Speaker positions

Speaker layout

Not available

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Quad Speaker (4-channel Spatial Audio)

Stereo speakers

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The speaker count is not published

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus

313Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Block diagram on the last page ([ TAB S12P ]) labels MAIN MIC, 2nd MIC and 3rd MIC. The parts list also has four speakers (Speaker 1 to 4)

3.5 mm jack

No6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ What ports does Surface Pro have: neither the 12-inch nor the 13-inch model includes HDMI, Ethernet, SD card or a headphone jack

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Earjack: USB Type-C. No 3.5 mm jack

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio, Enhanced voice focus2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos (needs Dolby Atmos encoded content), Support for Bluetooth LE Audio and enhanced voice focus (needs activation and Windows 11)

4-channel Spatial Audio1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Not available

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Specification table lists 5G and Dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM). Wi-Fi models are marketed too

Network

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GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

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GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19005Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20262G GSM band list

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

Not available

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20263G UMTS band list

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

Not available

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20264G FDD LTE and 4G TDD LTE combined

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

Not available

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20265G FDD Sub6 + 5G TDD Sub6 + 5G SDL Sub6 (N75) combined. Samsung UK page for SM-X846BZAREUB

5G mmWave

Not available

No5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung lists only FDD, TDD and SDL Sub6 5G bands. No mmWave band is listed. Weight 555 g, SIM slot type SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD

Max download speed

Not available

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Wi-Fi 7. Footnote: 6 GHz band not available in all regions

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 6E for the Tab S12+ (Wi-Fi 7 on the Ultra)

Wi-Fi bands

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Bluetooth Core 5.4 technology

6.01Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

LC311Maker product pagebluetooth.com/media/le-audio/le-audio-faqsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SIG LE Audio FAQ mandates LC3 for all LE Audio products. Microsoft lists Bluetooth LE Audio support. LC3 applies to that path only. No Classic Audio codec list is inferred

Not available

NFC

Not available

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Not available

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS (Wi-Fi model page). The 5G page lists the same

Dual-band GNSS

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Connector

USB-C2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C

USB-C12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

112Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: a single Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3.22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2

USB 3.2 Gen 14Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026USB Version: USB 3.2 Gen 1

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: USB-C ports support DisplayPort 1.4a

Yes4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026The product page does not state video output. The Samsung US DeX page lists the Tab S12 series for wired DeX output16Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001955Read 14 October 2026Samsung US DeX page: using a DeX cable or other compatible HDMI cable, the listed Galaxy tablets (Tab S12 series included) connect to a TV or monitor with an HDMI port. Wired output over the USB-C port. Maximum resolution and number of displays are not published19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Review: One UI 9 gives a desktop-like experience by connecting an external monitor, wired or wirelessly. Agrees with the Samsung US DeX page

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort 1.4a with support up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz. Needs compatible displays, cables and accessories. The exact pixel size of the 4K monitors is not published, so display_output_max is left out

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Pen compatibility: Designed for Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition). Sold separately

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) In-box

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Technology	Included	Pressure levels	Haptics	Charging
Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)	MPP	No	4,096	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Slim Pen (2nd Edition): Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), haptic feedback, integrated storage and wireless charging on the back of the Surface Pro 12-inch. The consumer page names 4,096 points of pressure for the Slim Pen. Tilt, hover and latency are not published

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Name	Included	Hover
S Pen	Yes	Yes

Source12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026p35-36: Air command opens when the S Pen hovers over the screen and its button is pressed. Air view and Magnify also use hover. Pressure levels, tilt and digitiser technology are not published for this model

Pressure levels

4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Tilt support

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Not available

Hover

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector

Keyboard dock port (POGO)12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: Keyboard dock port. The accessory pages list the interface as POGO

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Source8Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/cover-keyboard/learn-more-about-surface-pro-keyboards-and-type-coversRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard is compatible with Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition). Full row of function keys (F1-F12). Other Surface Pro keyboards are not compatible with the 12-inch. Sold separately9Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Business fact sheet for the 1st Edition names the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard as having a precision touchpad and a full-sized backlit layout with Copilot key. The same accessory is listed as compatible with the 2nd Edition. Only accessory properties are used. No chip, battery or 5G claim of that sheet is used

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Included	Weight (g)
Pro Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	No	610
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Pogo pins	No	Not available	No	364.4

Source17Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-pro-keyboard-gray-ef-dx845bjeggbRead 14 October 2026Pro Keyboard EF-DX845: compatible with Galaxy Tab S12+ only, interface POGO, touch pad, 81 keys, backlit keys, weight 610 g. Sold separately18Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-book-cover-keyboard-slim-black-ef-dx840bbeggbRead 14 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX840: compatible with Galaxy Tab S12+, interface POGO, 81 keys, weight 364.4 g. FAQ states it has no trackpad. Backlight and function row are not stated, so left out. Sold separately

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

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Optical, under-display13Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Repair guide: when the screen is replaced, the optical fingerprint sensor must be calibrated. Samsung markets it as Fingerprint on Display

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Infrared authentication10Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-face-authenticationRead 14 October 2026Windows Hello face authentication is described as using a specially configured near-infrared camera. Microsoft lists a Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security for the 12-inch. Infrared is stored without claiming a 3D depth map

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Sensors

Ambient color sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Sensors: ambient color sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

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10,392mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: rated (minimum) capacity is 10392 mAh. EPREL gives the same rated value9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026ratedBatteryCapacity 10392

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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10,600mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Spec table 10,600 mAh. Typical value under IEC 61960 (footnote 3)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 10600

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

38Wh2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Battery capacities, Surface Pro 12-inch: nominal 38 Wh, minimum 37 Wh. Stored value is the nominal energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Wi-Fi	15.5
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	13

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Up to 15.5 hours of local video playback and up to 13 hours of active web usage. Microsoft test in August 2026 with preproduction Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB / 256 GB devices. Video: .mov file in Windows Media Player at 1080p 24 FPS. Web: twelve popular websites over multiple tabs. Default settings except brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Model-level claims, not measured

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Offline	21

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Up to 21 hours on Galaxy Tab S12+. Samsung internal lab test of video playback, 720p file saved on device. The global footnote mentions a Bluetooth earphone connection over LTE. The US newsroom footnote gives 162 nit brightness, default player, Wi-Fi and mobile network off

Video playback (claimed)

15.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 4: Galaxy Tab S12 series supports up to 45W wired charging. 45W power adapter sold separately

Wired charging standards

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USB Power Delivery, Super Fast Charging4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026USB PD Support: Yes. Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W): 20 | 45. Footnote: Super Fast Charging speed may vary

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Microsoft support recommends a USB-C PD charger of at least 27 W. Fast Charging needs at least 45 W and charges the battery up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specifications name a minimum 60 W charger for fast charging, so the two Microsoft documents differ. No charger is included.5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Charging your Surface: use either USB-C port with a USB Type-C PD charger. At least 27 W recommended. For Fast Charging use at least 45 W, which charges up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specification table says a minimum 60 W charger. The US store says no power supply is included and any 27 W or higher USB-C supply works

Maker states 0% to 100% in about 95 minutes with the 45W adapter, which is sold separately.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Requires the 45W Super Fast Charger, sold separately. Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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95min2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026About 95 minutes with the 45W adapter, which is sold separately (footnote 6). Stated for both models of the series. Stored as a nominal claim

Reverse wired

Not available

Yes12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026p8 Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with the tablet battery. Output power not published

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Power supply: No power supply unit included. Compatible with any 27W or higher USB-C power supply

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Device charger is not included

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Test	Hours (h)
Other	7.97

Source19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Reviewer tested the Wi-Fi 12GB RAM and 256GB model. PCMark battery test 7hr 58min stored as 7.9667 h under test 'other'. PCMark version, brightness and power settings are not stated

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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G4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Energy Efficiency Class G. Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 1200

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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80.57h9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Public EPREL API record: batteryEndurancePerCycleInHours 80.57. The label shows 80h 34min11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x840nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026Label shows 80h 34min and 1200x cycles, IP68

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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1,200cycles4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Record stores 12, in hundreds of cycles. The product information sheet states 1200 cycles

Drop resistance class

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E9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026repeatedFreeFallReliabilityClass E, 0 falls without defect

Repairability class

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C9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026repairabilityClass C, index 2.86

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

Surface Pro, 12-inch, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026What is in the box: Surface Pro, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents. Slim Pen and keyboard sold separately

Galaxy Tab S12+, S Pen, USB Type-C to Type-C data cable (3 A, 1.0 m), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the package includes the tablet, an S Pen, a USB Type-C to Type-C data cable (3 A, 1.0 m), an ejection pin and a Quick Start Guide. Device charger is not included

Links

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Product page

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bw1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s128Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Samsung US product page for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+

Spec sheet

www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Surface Pro 12th Edition consumer page. Its technical specifications table covers the 12-inch (2nd Edition) and the 13-inch. Only the rows for the 12-inch are used

www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareub4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK product page with the full specification table for SM-X840NZAREUB (Wi-Fi, Grey, 256 GB)

Manual

support.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-features5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) features page: two USB-C / USB 3.2 ports, charging guidance (27 W recommended, 45 W for Fast Charging up to 80% in about an hour), Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connects by magnets, Slim Pen storage and charging on the device

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK download for SM-X840. English user guide Rev.1.0 covers SM-X840, SM-X846B, SM-X846E, SM-X940 and SM-X946B

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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26902959EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Model identifier SM-X840. Public EPREL API record 2690295. The 5G model SM-X846B has its own record

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty (US consumer page)

2years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x840nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 25: minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the supplier 24 months. EU product information sheet, so the market is the EU. Rated capacity 10392 mAh, class G, free fall class E, repairability class C and IP68 with 1.5 m immersion match EPREL

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