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| Global Score | |
| 73 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 11 |
| -- | 2021-09-20 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Glacier and Obsidian |
| -- | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4449mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a score of 85.3, which is much better than Sony Xperia Z2a's 73 global score. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's design is a lot thinner but noticeably heavier than the Sony Xperia Z2a. Both of these phones come with Android OS (operating system), but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has 11 version while Sony Xperia Z2a has Android 4.4.2.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little bit better processing power than Sony Xperia Z2a, because although it has doesn't have a graphics co-processor, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory and a greater number of cores. The Sony Xperia Z2a has a little bit better looking display than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a lot lower 1920 x 1080px resolution and a way smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit better pixels number in each screen inch.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a way bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Sony Xperia Z2a, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 112 GB more internal storage capacity. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a much longer battery life than Sony Xperia Z2a, because it has 4449mAh of battery capacity.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a little bit better camera than Sony Xperia Z2a, although it has a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and a camera with way less mega pixels resolution.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a lot more expensive than Sony Xperia Z2a, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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