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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 78.9 |
| 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 | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Purple and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8 |
| 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 | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.68 |
| 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 a general score of 85.3, which is a little bit better than Google Pixel 3a XL's score of 78.9. These phones use the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any difference regarding that. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a way newer and thinner cellphone than the Google Pixel 3a XL, but it is also heavier.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features just a bit better display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a bit less pixels per inch in the screen, it also counts with a much larger screen and a way better 1892 x 2688px resolution. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a way bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 128 GB internal storage.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a larger amount of RAM. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 shoots clearer photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a back facing camera with lesser mega-pixels resolution and a lower 3840x2160 video quality, it also counts with a larger camera aperture to take better images and video in poorly lited situations.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has superior battery duration than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 4449mAh battery size.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2, else you can save some money and buy the Google Pixel 3a XL, resigning a couple features and specifications.
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