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| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 10 |
| -- | 2020-09-10 |
| 4.74 x 2.40 x 0.59 inches | 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 8.82 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Glacier |
| Metal | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3.9 inches | 8.1 inches |
| 1280 x 768 pixels | 2700 x 1800 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 383 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2100 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Mali-T760 MP8 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 11.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.57 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2000mAh Battery | 3577mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 3.92 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo is just a bit better than the Samsung W2016, with a 78.8 score against 72.2. Both of these devices include Android OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Duo has 10 version and Samsung W2016 has Android 5.1 Lollipop. Microsoft Surface Duo's design is incredibly thinner but a lot heavier than Samsung W2016.
The Microsoft Surface Duo has a little faster processing unit than Samsung W2016, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has a higher amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a bit better looking screen than Samsung W2016, because it has a little more pixels per inch in the screen, a much bigger display and a much better resolution of 1800 x 2700.
The Microsoft Surface Duo has a very superior memory to store more games and applications than Samsung W2016, because it has more internal storage capacity. Samsung W2016 shoots a little bit better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has lower video frame rates, and they both have the same (4K) video resolution, the Samsung W2016 also counts with a larger camera aperture to capture better low light photos and videos and a back-facing camera with much more mega pixels.
Microsoft Surface Duo has a much longer battery life than Samsung W2016, because it has a 79 percent larger battery capacity.
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