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| Global Score | |
| 79.7 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-04-16 | 2021-09-20 |
| 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches | 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches |
| 6.77 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| Mystic indigo | Glacier and Obsidian |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 2300 x 1080 pixels | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 397 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.14 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 4449mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a general score of 85.3, which is just a bit better than the Moto G Stylus's 79.7 overall score. Both of these phones have the same Android 11 OS (operating system). Microsoft Surface Duo 2's design is newer and incredibly thinner than Moto G Stylus's, but it is heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit sharper screen than Moto G Stylus, because although it has a just a little worse pixel amount in each display inch, it also counts with a bigger screen and a lot higher 1892 x 2688 pixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better processing power than Moto G Stylus, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has 4 GB more RAM memory.
Motorola Moto G Stylus counts with much more memory to install applications and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have equal 128 GB internal storage, the Motorola Moto G Stylus also has a slot for an external memory card that holds up to 512 GB. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit superior battery performance than Moto G Stylus, because it has an 11 percent larger battery size.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus shoots much clearer photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has slower video frame rate, and they both have a same size diafragm aperture and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Motorola Moto G Stylus also counts with a way more megapixels camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Moto G Stylus, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Moto G Stylus. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Moto G Stylus, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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