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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2021-09-20 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Glacier and Obsidian |
| Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 4449mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 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 an overall score of 85.3, which is slightly better than the Google Pixel 3a's score of 78.8. Both devices in this comparison review use the same Android 11 OS (operating system), so both of them should count with the same operating system features. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 body is way newer and way thinner, but a lot heavier than Google Pixel 3a.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better looking screen than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a little less pixels per inch in the display, it also counts with a way higher 1892 x 2688 resolution and a way larger screen. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a much bigger storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 64 GB more internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with just a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a much better battery life than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 48 percent greater battery size.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a slightly better camera than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a back camera with a worse resolution and a worse 3840x2160 video definition, it also counts with a larger aperture to capture better low light photos and videos.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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