- Lenovo debuts Surface-style ThinkPad X13 Detachable at MWC 2026
- The device has a 13-inch screen, Core Ultra Series 3 chips and up to 64 GB of RAM
- Pricing for the business tablet starts at $1,999, which may be difficult for buyers to justify
Lenovo has taken the wraps off a number of new and updated devices at MWC 2026, including the ThinkPad X13 Detachable, a business tablet that leans heavily into the Microsoft Surface Pro playbook, right down to the kickstand and magnetic keyboard.
The successor to the ThinkPad X12 Detachable, which we reviewed here, the X13 stretches the screen to 13 inches and moves further into high-end territory for business users who want a tablet that can double as a full PC.
X13 Detachable runs Windows 11 Pro on Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors. Lenovo hasn’t named specific SKUs, but configurations go up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory (soldered so it can’t be upgraded) and 1TB of storage via a single M.2 2242 slot.
Integrated pen rest
The 13-inch panel reaches up to 500 nits of brightness, and there are two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports for docking and peripherals.
Integrated pen support is part of the package, with a full-sized pen that docks and recharges inside the folio keyboard.
Unlike Microsoft’s thinner keyboard covers, the X13 uses a stiffer attachment that mimics Lenovo’s T-series laptops. Key travel is rated at 1.5mm, which should feel closer to a traditional notebook than most detachable tablets.
The battery and USB-C ports are field-swappable, which is still uncommon in such thin devices, although the soldered RAM limits long-term flexibility.
“The AI era will not be defined by a single device or application, but by intelligent systems that work seamlessly across everything we use,” said Luca Rossi, president of the Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo.
“We’re demonstrating how Lenovo and Motorola are bringing this vision to life, combining adaptive hardware innovation with a single, unified system-level AI integration that works natively across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables and more. From premium mobile devices and transformative form factors to the rollout of Lenovo Qira, we’re building the broadest portfolio of connected AI that delivers a more intuitive and user-friendly computing experience.”
Pricing for the X13 Detachable starts at $1,999, with availability from July 2026 through Q3. This pricing places it well above many detachable rivals and even some traditional business laptops.
The ThinkPad X13 Detachable looks good, but Lenovo will have its work cut out for it to convince buyers that its blend of tablet flexibility and ThinkPad ergonomics is worth a premium price.
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