Microsoft prepares display upgrades and two stage launch for new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Intel and Snapdragon chips this year

Key Points:

• Microsoft plans to release new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models featuring Intel Core Ultra 3 chips in spring, followed by Snapdragon X2 variants in summer, with configurations ranging from 16GB RAM/256GB storage up to 64GB RAM/2TB storage.
• The new devices will largely retain the previous generation’s design, but flagship models will introduce OLED displays and higher resolution screens, with OLED limited to higher-end configurations.
• Upgraded haptics integrated with Windows 11 improvements will enhance user interaction, while Intel variants will be introduced for smaller Surface Pro and Laptop models for the first time.
• Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC will not be included, and Microsoft has no plans for a budget $599 Surface Laptop, maintaining a focus on premium and ultra-premium pricing tiers.
• The update wave emphasizes quality-of-life improvements, better performance, and battery life, with anticipated price increases aligning with recent hikes on current Surface models.