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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 10 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-09-10 | 2019-05-07 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| Glacier | Black, Purple and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 11.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.52 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo is a bit better than Google Pixel 3a, with a score of 78.8 against 78.8. Although Microsoft Surface Duo is way heavier than Google Pixel 3a, it's thinner and also newer. These phones include Android OS (Operating System), but Microsoft Surface Duo has older 10 version while Google Pixel 3a has Android 11.
Microsoft Surface Duo has just a little better performance than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has 2 GB more RAM memory. Google Pixel 3a counts with a display that's just as good as Microsoft Surface Duo's screen, because although the Google Pixel 3a has a way smaller display and a way lower 1080 x 2220px resolution, it also counts with a bit better pixel count in each inch of screen.
The Microsoft Surface Duo features a very superior storage to install games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, because it has more internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel 3a counts with a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has lower video frame rates, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Google Pixel 3a also counts with a bigger aperture and a more megapixels camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo counts with better battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 3577mAh of battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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