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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo |
| 2021-09-20 | 2018-06-01 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.71 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Aurora black, Moroccan blue, Platinum gray and Raspberry rose |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | 1000 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 9.7 |
| 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 2800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 30.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 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 | 10.34 |
| 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 Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is a bit better than the LG G7 ThinQ's overall score of 81. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's construction is incredibly newer and a lot thinner than LG G7 ThinQ's, but it's also much heavier. Both phones we are comparing here come with Android OS (Operating System), but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has an older 11 version while LG G7 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie.
LG G7 ThinQ has a brighter display than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a little lower resolution of 1440 x 3120 and a much smaller display, it also counts with a better screen density and a bit more brightness. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit faster processor than LG G7 ThinQ, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has 4 GB more RAM.
The LG G7 ThinQ captures a bit better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have the same 60 frames per second video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the LG G7 ThinQ also has a camera with a lot better resolution and a bigger aperture. LG G7 ThinQ counts with much more storage for apps and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has just 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a way better battery performance than LG G7 ThinQ, because it has a 48 percent larger battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG G7 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G7 ThinQ. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the LG G7 ThinQ, letting go a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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