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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | ZTE |
| Android 11 | Android 10 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2020-12-21 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 540.00 | $ 449.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 389 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 12.32 |
| 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), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 4220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is just a bit better than ZTE Axon 20, getting an 85.3 score against 77.8. These phones use Android OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a newer 11 version while ZTE Axon 20 has Android 10, counting with a couple additional features. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 design is newer and a lot thinner, but extremely heavier than ZTE Axon 20.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little sharper display than ZTE Axon 20, because it has a larger screen, a better resolution of 1892 x 2688px and a just a bit better display density. The ZTE Axon 20's storage to store more games and applications is just as good as the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 one, they have equal internal memory.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit more powerful processor than ZTE Axon 20. Both of them have a Octa-Core CPU and a 8 GB RAM. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a little better battery life than ZTE Axon 20, because it has a 5 percent bigger battery size. ZTE Axon 20 shoots much better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not favorable for capturing photographs and/or video in poorly lited situations, and they both have the same 60 fps video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the ZTE Axon 20 also counts with a much better resolution camera in the back.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 costs more than ZTE Axon 20, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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