![]() ![]() On the front of specs, there isn't too much to pick between the two phones. The release of Microsoft's own brand new foldable will present potential buyers with an intriguing conundrum - do they stay with Microsoft or go with Samsung's own foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold3? Specs Well, we're pleased to report that the Duo 2 comes bundled with a triple camera setup round the back with a 16MP ultrawide along with a 12MP camera for wide shots and another for telephoto. The original Duo was plagued by a single camera setup that was out of date before the phone had even been released, so for this new phone to be even vaguely competitive, Microsoft had to up their game by a fair amount. ![]() One of the only things that have been kept between the original Duo and this new one is the rather thick bezels around the display. Where others like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 offer a single display that folds in two, the Duo 2 instead uses two separate screens that are hinged. Software enhancements for dual and split screen operations are offered in both devices.Moreover, the way that the Surface Duo 2 works by way of its folding is also other foldable flagships. Quickly looking at the Surface Duo 2 compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, we don't see any level of dust or water resistance on the Duo 2, no wireless or reverse wireless charging, the Duo 2 displays are limited to 90Hz while the Z Fold 3 has 120Hz refresh rates, and the trade-in offers from Microsoft are clearly not as generous as what Samsung offers. Sensors: Dual accelerometer, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensor.Connectivity: WiFi-5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1,, NFC, GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/Beidou/QZSS.Cameras: 12MP wide, 12MP 2x telephoto, and 16MP ultra-wide, 110-degree rear camera set.Displays: Two 5.8-inch, 1892x1344 pixels resolution (401ppi) AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus displays.Microsoft also now offers three internal storage capacity options of 128GB/256GB/512GB with the same 8GB of RAM available in all three models.Īlso: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: Room for improvement Unfortunately, all of these improvements come with a starting price $100 more than last year. It's not a secure silo, but it's better than nothing. Improved pen support: Samsung couldn't figure out a way to easily tote the S Pen on the new Z Fold 3, but Microsoft offers a solution for the Surface Slim Pen 2 where it attaches magnetically to the Surface Duo 2.Glanceable notifications are provided in this area and we look forward to evaluating their usefulness. Glance bar: Although there is no external display on the Surface Duo 2, Microsoft provides some innovation with the part of the display showing between the hinges.We also see an upgrade to the Victus glass material. Bigger displays: While there are still significant bezels on the Duo 2, we do see a bump up from two 5.6-inch displays to two 5.8-inch displays with the same PPI.While 120Hz is the standard for today's flagships, 90Hz on both big displays is a welcome addition. 90Hz refresh rate: Once you use a display with a refresh rate higher than 60Hz, it's tough to go back.Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor: The Surface Duo used a 2019 era processor so it's nice to see the latest Snapdragon 888 powering the Duo 2. ![]() Bluetooth and WiFi capability was also upgraded. NFC is also now present to support Google Pay.
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