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Microsoft Editor's Choice 2021

Surface Duo 2

Q: What are the pros of Microsoft Surface Duo 2 — Dual-Screen Productivity Foldable Review?

Stunning dual 90Hz AMOLED screens , Blazing fast Snapdragon 888 5G performance , Significantly upgraded triple rear camera system , Unmatched side-by-side multitasking capability , Sleek and professional dual-body profile

Q: What are the cons of Microsoft Surface Duo 2 — Dual-Screen Productivity Foldable Review?

Very high retail price tag , App span across the hinge gap takes getting used to , Heavier build profile

Q: How much does Microsoft Surface Duo 2 — Dual-Screen Productivity Foldable Review cost?

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 — Dual-Screen Productivity Foldable Review is priced at $1,499 – $1,799.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 — Dual-Screen Productivity Foldable Review

Display 2688 x 1892 pixels

Camera 1080p at 30fps

Performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm...

Battery 23W fast charging

Expert Score

4.2

88% Confidence

Community Score

3.6

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.3

86% Confidence

Final Score

4.1

86% Confidence

Storage

RAM

Color

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 87/100 — unmatched multi-app productivity and expansive dual screens, hampered by high pricing and software polish quirks.

Performance Excellent

Snapdragon 888 delivers high-end execution speed...

Display Excellent

Dual 90Hz AMOLED screens offer vibrant colors an...

Camera Great

Substantially improved triple camera system over...

Battery Great

4449 mAh battery faces heavy load when powering...

Gaming Great

Great controller pairing potential, though dual-...

AI Great

Solid machine learning efficiency via Snapdragon...

Security Great

Side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into...

Value for Money Good

Extremely premium price tier targeted at mobile...

Design Excellent

Incredibly thin profile with an advanced hinge d...

Repairability Fair

Complex dual-body configuration makes independen...

Software Support Great

Upgraded through Android 12L with specialized du...

Connectivity Excellent

5G sub-6 and mmWave support, Wi-Fi 6, and Blueto...

Audio Great

Stereo speakers provide clear sound output.

Durability Great

Gorilla Glass Victus panels on both exterior and...

Charging Great

23W fast wired charging support (charger sold se...

Specifications

Display 5

Single Size 5.8 inches AMOLED

Combined Size 8.3 inches PixelSense Fusion

Resolution 2688 x 1892 pixels

Refresh Rate 90Hz

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Processor 3

Chipset Key Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU Key Adreno 660

Memory 2

RAM Key 8GB

Type LPDDR5

Storage 3

Internal 128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Expandable No

Standard UFS 3.1

Battery 2

Capacity 4449 mAh dual battery

Wired charging 23W fast charging

Camera 3

Main 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS, dual pixel PDAF

Telephoto 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom, OIS

Ultra Wide 16 MP, f/2.2, 110˚

Front Camera 2

Sensor 12 MP, f/2.0

Video 1080p at 30fps

Video 1

Max resolution 4K at 30/60fps

Connectivity 4

Network 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Bluetooth 5.2

USB USB Type-C 3.1

Sensors 1

Fingerprint Side-mounted

Dimensions 3

Open Height 145.2 mm

Open Width 184.5 mm

Depth 5.5 mm

Weight 1

Weight 284 g

Materials 2

Frame Key Aluminum frame with glass hinge

Back Gorilla Glass Victus

Colors 1

Options Glacier, Obsidian

Operating System 1

OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 12L

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Surface Duo 2 maintains an ultra-slim profile when open, featuring curved glass inner edges that form a partial notification glance bar when closed.

Display

It packs two individual 5.8-inch AMOLED panels with a 90Hz refresh rate, combining into a seamless 8.3-inch tablet canvas.

Performance

Gaming

Adreno 660 GPU handles heavy workloads, with virtual controller support tailored for the secondary screen.

Camera

Features an upgraded triple-lens camera module including a 12MP main sensor, 12MP telephoto lens, and 16MP ultra-wide sensor.

Battery

The 4449 mAh dual-battery system provides standard all-day endurance under moderate mixed workloads.

Software

Runs customized Android with Microsoft 365 optimizations and Android 12L adaptations designed specifically for multi-pane layouts.

Ai

On-device processing assists with photo stitching, voice transcription, and multi-window resource management.

Pros

Stunning dual 90Hz AMOLED screens
Blazing fast Snapdragon 888 5G performance
Significantly upgraded triple rear camera system
Unmatched side-by-side multitasking capability
Sleek and professional dual-body profile

Cons

Very high retail price tag
App span across the hinge gap takes getting used to
Heavier build profile

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 redefines mobile multitasking with its dual 5.8-inch PixelSense Fusion touchscreens connected by a fluid hinge that opens to a sprawling 8.3-inch workspace. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G platform, it bridges mobile portability with desktop-class productivity.

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 stands out as the premier dual-screen productivity device for mobile power users.

Final: 4.1/10 Best for: General users Segment: Flagship

Product Intelligence

Dual 5.8-inch 90Hz AMOLED Displays Sprawling 8.3-inch Combined Workspace Snapdragon 888 5G Platform Triple Rear Camera Array Slim Foldable Dual-Body Hinge Design