– Microsoft unveils two Surface PCs with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chipset, but they won’t be available until later in 2026.
– A new Surface Pro 12 launches June 16, featuring up to Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processors.
– The Surface Pro 12 offers up to 32 GB RAM, up to 1 TB removable PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a 13-inch OLED display with 10% better battery life.
– A new “Dune” color finish will be available, along with matching Surface Pro Flex Keyboard accessories.
– Pricing remains undisclosed; consumer models likely start with Snapdragon X2 Plus.
Surface PCs Get Nvidia RTX Spark This Week
This week, Microsoft has unveiled two Surface PCs powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chipset. Unfortunately, neither the Surface Laptop Ultra or the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box will be available until unspecified dates later in 2026. In the meantime, Roland Quandt and WinFuture have revealed that Microsoft will be unveiling a new Surface Pro soon.
New Surface Pro Launch Date and Processors
For context, Microsoft has already confirmed that it would be launching Qualcomm Snapdragon X2-powered machines ‘later this year’. According to Quandt, the next Surface Pro will launch on June 16 with a few tweaks from the older Surface Pro 11 featuring Snapdragon X processors (curr. $1,199 on Amazon). Incidentally, the Surface Pro 12 is already available with Intel Panther Lake processors under Microsoft’s ‘for Business’ line.
X2 Elite and Core Configurations
On June 16, Microsoft will complement x86 models with up to Snapdragon X2 Elite-backed counterparts. Leaked promotional materials only mention a 12-core variant, which could be the X2E-78-100, X2E-80-100 or the X2E-84-100. Experience suggests that the consumer Surface Pro 12 will start with the Snapdragon X2 Plus, though.
RAM, Storage, and Display Details
Regardless, Microsoft will sell the Surface Pro 12 with up to 32 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of removeable PCIe Gen 4 storage. Also, while a 13-inch OLED display returns, Microsoft is claiming an extra 10% battery life in official tests at 15.5 hours. For reference, the OLED version of the Surface Pro 11 lasted over 11 hours in our Wi-Fi test with the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 and 15.9 hours in our H.264 video playback test.
New Dune Color Finish and Accessories
Moreover, Quandt reports that the ARM-based Surface Pro 12 will be available in a new Dune finish to complement Microsoft’s existing Black and Platinum options. Accordingly, accompanying Surface Pro Flex Keyboard accessories are coming. Unfortunately, pricing remains unknown for now.
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