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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Microsoft |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2015-11-06 | 2020-09-10 |
| 5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches | 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 8.82 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Glacier |
| Metal | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 8.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2700 x 1800 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 11.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.8 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2150mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3577mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.08 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo has an overall score of 78.8, which is a little bit better than the HTC One A9's 72.1 global score. Microsoft Surface Duo's body is extremely newer and much thinner, but notably heavier than the HTC One A9. The Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a better processing unit than HTC One A9, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has more RAM memory.
Microsoft Surface Duo has a bit sharper screen than HTC One A9, because although it has a bit lower screen density, it also counts with a much higher 1800 x 2700 resolution and a really bigger screen. HTC One A9 has a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Microsoft Surface Duo takes a bit better photographs and videos than HTC One A9, because although it has a lesser mega pixels back-facing camera, and they both have a same size diafragm aperture, the Microsoft Surface Duo also counts with a much higher video quality. Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a very superior battery performance than HTC One A9, because it has a 66% larger battery capacity.
Microsoft Surface Duo costs a little more money than HTC One A9, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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