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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 80.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-09-20 | 2018-10-18 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Pink and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3430mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3 XL's 80.7 global score. Although the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is notably heavier than the Google Pixel 3 XL, it's noticeably thinner and also incredibly newer. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3 XL, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has more RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a little bit better looking screen than Google Pixel 3 XL, because although it has a little less pixels per inch in the display, it also counts with a way bigger display and a quite better 1892 x 2688 resolution. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better camera than Google Pixel 3 XL, because although it has a camera with a worse 12 megapixels resolution and a worse 3840x2160 video resolution, it also counts with a larger camera aperture for better low-light captures and videos.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a very superior memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 3 XL, because it has more internal storage capacity. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has longer battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3 XL, because it has a 4449mAh battery size instead of 3430mAh.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 3 XL, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3 XL. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel 3 XL, giving up some specifications.
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