Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2021-09-20 | 2016-03-31 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | 16 777 216 |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 540.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 554 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 820 8996 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.01 |
| 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 | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is much better than the LG G5, getting a global score of 85.3 against 76.1. Both of these devices have Android OS, but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has older 11 version while LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a much newer and way thinner phone than the LG G5, although it is also a lot heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a bit more vivid display than LG G5, because although it has a way lower number of pixels per inch in the display, it also counts with a bit higher 1892 x 2688 resolution and a lot bigger display. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a bit better processor than LG G5, because it has 4 more cpu cores and more RAM.
The LG G5's camera is just as good as Microsoft Surface Duo 2's camera, because although the LG G5 has a tinier camera aperture which is not recommended for low light photography and slower 30 frames per second video frame rate, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, it also counts with a lot better resolution back camera.
LG G5 has a superior memory to store more games and applications than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has only 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external memory card slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a really longer battery life than LG G5, because it has a 59% more battery size.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 costs a little more money than the LG G5, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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