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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-09-20 | 2017-10-10 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 614.00 |
| 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 | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.57 |
| 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 and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.36 |
| 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a little bit better than the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, getting a general score of 85.3 against 81.2. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a extremely newer and a lot thinner phone than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, but it's way heavier. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a slightly better looking display than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a just a bit lower pixel amount per inch of display, it also counts with a much better 1892 x 2688 resolution and a way bigger screen.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has much more memory for games and applications than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because it has more internal memory. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit better hardware performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a greater amount of RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a same resolution camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has higher video frame rates and a larger aperture to take better low-light photography and videos.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with better battery performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has a 4449mAh battery size instead of 3400mAh.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 not only is the best phones of the ones we are comparing, but it's also cheaper than the other phone, making it an easy decision.
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