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| Global Score | |
| 77.5 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Microsoft |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2017-06-01 | 2020-09-10 |
| 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches | 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches |
| 7.44 ounces | 8.82 ounces |
| Black and Gold | Glacier |
| Metal | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 295.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 8.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2700 x 1800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 344 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.42 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 11.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | -- |
| 9.57 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3577mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.04 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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
The Microsoft Surface Duo is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, having a overall score of 78.8 against 77.5. Microsoft Surface Duo's construction is noticeably newer and way thinner, but also somewhat heavier than Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Microsoft Surface Duo has a little more vivid display than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because it has a larger display, a lot higher 1800 x 2700 pixels resolution and a just a little more pixels per inch in the display.
The Microsoft Surface Duo features a little faster processing unit than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has a larger amount of RAM. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a very superior memory to install games and applications than Microsoft Surface Duo, and although they both have equal 128 GB internal memory, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has a slot for external memory cards that supports a maximum of 128 GB.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 takes clearer photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has lower 30 fps video frame rates and a tinier aperture which is worse for taking pictures and video in poorly lited situations, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also counts with a more mega pixels camera.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Duo, because it has 5300mAh of battery capacity against 3577mAh.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it is way more expensive than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Mi Max 2. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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