Microsoft Surface Pro 5 vs Apple iPad Pro 2: Speculated Specs and Features; Which Should You Buy?

Both the Surface Pro 5 and the iPad Pro 2 are rumored to be launched early in 2017. The two devices are compared and contrasted to help you figure out which is the better buy.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and the Apple iPad Pro 2 could be launched in the early stages of 2017, and for this reason, the Surface Pro 5 and the iPad Pro 2 are analyzed according to their rumored specs and features. This may help you decide which of the two devices you are going to get.

According to Mobipicker, the Surface Pro 5 and the iPad Pro 2 are two of the most talked about upcoming mobile devices of the year. The Surface Pro 4 was similarly released as a competition for the first iPad Pro. There are no official specs and features for both devices at the moment. Fortunately, there are rumors and leaks that help us figure out what to expect from the Surface Pro 5 and the iPad Pro 2.

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The Surface Pro 5 is rumored to have either the sixth-generation Sky Lake processor or the Intel Kaby Lake processor. It is expected to be launched in multiple RAM options starting from 8GB up to 16GB of RAM. The iPad Pro 2 is going to speculatively be released with the new A10x processor, with RAM variants starting from 4GB.

Display wise, the Surface Pro 5 is rumored to have a 12.3-inch PixelSense display like its predecessors. In terms of screen, it is said that it will come in two variants namely 2K and 4K. Meanwhile, the iPod Pro 2 is expected to come in three various display options: 12.9-inch Pro, 10.5-inch Pro, and 9.7-inch Pro.

The Surface Pro 5 and the iPad Pro 2 is anticipated to address the battery issues from the devices' predecessors. Microsoft is allegedly planning to formulate a minimum power consuming device with the Surface Pro 5. Both devices are also expected to include a new stylus with the device with special features.

The Surface Pro 5 is rumored to be available for $899, while the iPad Pro 2 is anticipated to have a $799 price tag. Which between the two devices do you think will be better?