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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Blue and Red |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm 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 | -- |
| 10.01 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 10.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, getting a general score of 85.3 against 77.8. These devices use Android OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has the previous 11 version while Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport has Android 4.4.2. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's body is notably newer and much thinner than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport's, but it is extremely heavier.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit faster CPU than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory and a larger number of cores (and faster). Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport features a slightly better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a lot smaller screen and a much lower 1920 x 1080 resolution, it also counts with a little bit better display density.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a much better storage for applications and games than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 shoots a bit better photographs and videos than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has a lower video quality and a back facing camera with much less mega pixels resolution, it also counts with a much larger camera aperture.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a much better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, because it has a 4449mAh battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy S5 Sport, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Galaxy S5 Sport. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Galaxy S5 Sport, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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