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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2020-09-10 | 2014-06-23 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Glacier | Blue and Red |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 11.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 6.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 5.52 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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 has a score of 78.8, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy S5 Sport's 77.8 score. Both of these phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but Microsoft Surface Duo has the older 10 version while Galaxy S5 Sport has Android 4.4.2 version. Even though Microsoft Surface Duo is much heavier than Galaxy S5 Sport, it's thinner and incredibly newer.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport counts with a more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a much smaller screen and a way worse resolution of 1920 x 1080, it also counts with a just a little more pixels per screen inch. Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory.
Microsoft Surface Duo features a bit better processor than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processor, it also counts with 4 more cpu cores and a larger amount of RAM. The Galaxy S5 Sport takes slightly better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has slower 30 frames per second video frame rate and a smaller diafragm aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Galaxy S5 Sport also counts with a way more mega-pixels back facing camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo has greater battery life than Galaxy S5 Sport, because it has a 3577mAh battery capacity against 2800mAh.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy S5 Sport, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy S5 Sport. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Galaxy S5 Sport, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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