By Tom Warren
Publication Date: 2026-04-16 16:15:00
Microsoft is preparing to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in the coming months. Windows Central reports that the refreshed models will include both Intel and Qualcomm variants, with Microsoft opting for an OLED display option for the Surface Laptop this year.
Microsoft is expected to launch new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel’s Core Ultra 3 chips first, followed by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 variants later this summer. This is reportedly because Qualcomm’s latest chips are in short supply, but it reverses Microsoft’s trend of shipping Qualcomm-powered Surface devices to consumers first in recent years.
The Surface Laptop OLED display will reportedly only be available on high-end models, with IPS panels used on the entry-level configurations. Some Surface Laptop models will also include a higher resolution screen, too.
Microsoft is also said to be upgrading the haptics system on its upcoming Surface models, coinciding with some recent changes to Windows 11….