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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Xiaomi |
| Android 10 | -- |
| 2020-09-10 | 2017-06-01 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| Glacier | Black and Gold |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.42 |
| Camera | |
| 11.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 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 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.52 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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 is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, having a overall score of 78.8 against 77.5. Microsoft Surface Duo is a incredibly newer and way thinner phone than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, although it is also heavier. Microsoft Surface Duo counts with just a little better hardware performance than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has 2 GB more RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo has a little more vivid display than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because it has a just a little greater pixels density, a larger screen and a lot better 1800 x 2700 resolution. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a way bigger storage to store more apps and games than Microsoft Surface Duo, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 128 GB.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with a way better battery life than Microsoft Surface Duo, because it has a 5300mAh battery size against 3577mAh. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not nice for taking images and videos in low light situations and worse 30 fps video frame rates, and they both have the same video resolution, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also counts with a back-facing camera with a better 12 MP resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Mi Max 2. If you want to save some money, you can get Xiaomi Mi Max 2, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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