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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 96.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-12-10 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.54 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 7.80 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Frosted Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 22.92 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 10.23 |
| 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 | 4500mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 6.32 |
| 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia PRO-I is much better than the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, having a general score of 96.3 against 85.3. Although the Xperia PRO-I and the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 were released with only 3 months difference, the Xperia PRO-I design is noticeably lighter but incredibly thicker than the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Both devices in this comparison review include the same Android 11 OS (operating system), so you shouldn't notice any differences in that aspect.
Xperia PRO-I has a little sharper display than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a much greater pixel density and a slightly higher 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution. Sony Xperia PRO-I counts with a much bigger memory for applications and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because it has 512 GB internal memory and a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 1 TB.
Sony Xperia PRO-I counts with just a bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Sony Xperia PRO-I also has a larger amount of RAM memory. Sony Xperia PRO-I and Microsoft Surface Duo 2 both count with similar batteries performance, although the Sony Xperia PRO-I also has 4500mAh of battery capacity against 4449mAh.
Sony Xperia PRO-I captures slightly better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not favorable for capturing pictures in poorly lited situations, and they both have a 12 mega pixels back-facing camera and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the Sony Xperia PRO-I also counts with better 120 frames per second video frame rate.
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