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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2020-08-20 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Just black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm 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 | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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 global score of 85.3, which is a little bit better than Google Pixel 4a's 82.9 score. These devices include the same Android 11 operating system. Even though Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is incredibly heavier than the Google Pixel 4a, it's extremely thinner and newer. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a slightly better looking display than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a little bit lower display density, it also counts with a way higher resolution of 1892 x 2688 and a really bigger screen.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a little faster processor than Google Pixel 4a, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a larger amount of RAM. The Google Pixel 4a's storage to store more apps and games is just as good as the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 one, both of them have equal internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a really longer battery life than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 42 percent bigger battery size. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a slightly better camera than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a worse 3840x2160 video quality and a lower resolution back facing camera, they both have a F1.7 diafragm aperture.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 4a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 4a. So if you want that extra features, you can buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel 4a, letting go a couple specs and features.
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