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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-09-20 | 2019-05-07 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Purple and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| 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 |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 4.96 |
| 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
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has an overall score of 85.3, which is a bit better than Google Pixel 3a's score of 78.8. Even though Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is extremely heavier than the Google Pixel 3a, it's a lot thinner and extremely newer. Both of these devices include the same Android 11 operating system, so both of them should give identical operating system features.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a slightly better display than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a little less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a much better resolution of 1892 x 2688px and a really bigger screen. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit better performance than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has more RAM.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a very superior memory capacity to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 128 GB internal memory. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a way better battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 48% greater battery size. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a slightly better camera than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a less MP camera in the back, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Google Pixel 3a, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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