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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 5.1 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 424 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 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 24.00mm 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 | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| 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 has an overall score of 85.3, which is slightly better than Xperia Z5's general score of 77.6. Both phones we are comparing come with Android operating system, but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a more recent 11 version while Xperia Z5 has Android 5.1 version, offering lots of additional features. Even though the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a lot heavier than the Xperia Z5, it's noticeably thinner and also notably newer.
The Sony Xperia Z5 counts with just a bit better looking display than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a way lower 1920 x 1080 resolution and a lot smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit higher display pixel density. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features just a bit better performance than Xperia Z5, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor, and they both have 8 processing cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also counts with more RAM.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a greater memory for games and applications than Xperia Z5, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory. The Xperia Z5 captures slightly better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has lower 30 frames per second video frame rate and a smaller aperture which is not recommended for taking photos in low light environments, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Xperia Z5 also counts with a lot more MP back facing camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a really longer battery lifetime than Xperia Z5, because it has 4449mAh of battery capacity instead of 2900mAh.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is more expensive than Sony Xperia Z5, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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