Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Motorola |
| Android 11 | Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2021-09-20 | 2016-09-01 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.14 x 2.98 x 0.28 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.75 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Gold and Gray |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 540.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (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 | 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 | 21.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| 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 |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is better than Motorola Moto Z Force's overall score of 75.8. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 construction is noticeably newer and a lot thinner than the Motorola Moto Z Force's, although it's also much heavier. Both phones in this comparison include Android OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has an older 11 version and Motorola Moto Z Force has Android 7.0 Nougat version.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a bit better looking screen than Motorola Moto Z Force, because although it has a much worse screen pixel density, it also counts with a lot bigger screen and a bit higher resolution of 1892 x 2688. The Moto Z Force counts with a much better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has only 64 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a bit better hardware performance than Moto Z Force, because it has more RAM and a higher number of cores. The Motorola Moto Z Force and Microsoft Surface Duo 2 both have really similar cameras, because although the Motorola Moto Z Force has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not nice for low-light images and video and lower video frame rates, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, it also counts with a much better resolution camera.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with greater battery duration than Moto Z Force, because it has 4449mAh of battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Motorola Moto Z Force, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Motorola Moto Z Force. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Motorola Moto Z Force, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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