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| Global Score | |
| 81.6 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-10-19 | 2021-09-20 |
| 5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches | 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Glacier and Obsidian |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 129.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4449mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.64 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a score of 85.3, which is slightly better than the Google Pixel 2's 81.6 general score. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 construction is extremely newer and incredibly thinner than Google Pixel 2's, although it is heavier. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a bit sharper display than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a little inferior amount of pixels per inch in the screen, it also counts with a lot bigger screen and a way higher 1892 x 2688 resolution.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better processing power than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has 4 GB more RAM. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's storage for applications and games is just as good as Google Pixel 2's one, both of them have equal internal storage.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a superior battery performance than Google Pixel 2, because it has a 4449mAh battery size against 2700mAh. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 shoots slightly better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a lower resolution back facing camera and a lower video quality, it also counts with a larger aperture.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 2. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Google Pixel 2, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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