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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Android 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2020-09-10 | 2015-09-02 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Glacier | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 640 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 | |
| 11.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 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 |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 5.52 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a little bit better than the Xperia Z5, with a 78.8 score against 77.6. These phones work with Android OS (operating system), but Microsoft Surface Duo has a more recent 10 version and Xperia Z5 has Android 5.1. Although the Microsoft Surface Duo is way heavier than Xperia Z5, it's notably thinner and also way newer.
Microsoft Surface Duo features a bit faster processor than Sony Xperia Z5, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, and they both have 8 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. The Xperia Z5 counts with a brighter display than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a really smaller screen and a much lower resolution of 1920 x 1080, it also counts with a just a little higher pixels density.
Microsoft Surface Duo has a better memory for games and applications than Xperia Z5, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage. Sony Xperia Z5 captures much better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has lower video frame rate, and they both have the same (4K) video quality, the Sony Xperia Z5 also counts with a larger diafragm aperture for better photos and video in low light situations and a much more megapixels back camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo counts with superior battery life than Sony Xperia Z5, because it has a 23% more battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it costs more than Xperia Z5, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xperia Z5. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Xperia Z5, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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