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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 78.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2021-09-20 | 2018-08-24 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 7.23 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | 16 777 216 |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 508 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 | 10.34 |
| 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, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3580mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.52 |
| 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, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is a bit better than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus's 78.6 global score. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's design is noticeably newer and noticeably thinner, but way heavier than the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus. Both phones in this comparison review include Android OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has 11 version and Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has Android 8.0 Oreo.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a bit faster CPU than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a greater amount of RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features just a bit better looking display than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, because although it has a just a little worse pixels density, it also counts with much more brightness, a much larger display and a way better 1892 x 2688px resolution.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a tinier aperture and lower video frame rate, and they both have the same video definition, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus also counts with a camera with way more mega-pixels. The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus counts with a greater storage to store more apps and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has just 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD extension slot that supports up to 400 GB.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with better battery life than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, because it has a 4449mAh battery capacity.
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