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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 13 |
| 2021-09-20 | -- |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | -- |
| 10.02 ounces | -- |
| Glacier and Obsidian | -- |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.6 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 399 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Octa-Core 2600 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 5000mAh Dual Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 is a bit better than the Galaxy A34, getting an 85.3 score against 82.9. Both of these devices include Android OS (operating system), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has older 11 version and Galaxy A34 has Android 13 version. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has just a bit better looking screen than Galaxy A34, because although it has a just a bit less pixels per screen inch, it also counts with a better 1892 x 2688 pixels resolution and a bigger display.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a much bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy A34, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit better processor than Galaxy A34, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a higher amount of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 features just a bit better battery duration than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity against 4449mAh. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has just a bit better camera than Galaxy A34, because although it has a way lower resolution back camera, it also counts with a larger aperture for better low light captures.
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