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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-09-20 | 2019-11-01 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Aurora black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 403 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 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 | -- |
| 10.01 | 10.12 |
| 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 | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.92 |
| 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a general score of 85.3, which is a bit better than the LG G8X ThinQ's global score of 82.7. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 design is newer and incredibly thinner than LG G8X ThinQ's, but it is incredibly heavier. These devices have Android OS (operating system), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a newer 11 version while LG G8X ThinQ has Android 10 version, so it provides the user a lot of extra features and enhanced performance.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better display than LG G8X ThinQ, because although it has a little bit lower display pixels density, it also counts with a way higher resolution of 1892 x 2688 and a larger screen. The LG G8X ThinQ counts with much more memory capacity for applications and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage, the LG G8X ThinQ also has an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The LG G8X ThinQ's CPU is just as good as the processor in Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although the LG G8X ThinQ has 2 GB less RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor. LG G8X ThinQ captures a bit better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not favorable for low light captures and video, they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the same 60 frames per second video frame rate and a same resolution camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit superior battery lifetime than LG G8X ThinQ, because it has an 11 percent larger battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G8X ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G8X ThinQ. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2, otherwise you can save some money and get the LG G8X ThinQ, giving up a couple features and specs.
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