Micromax Dual 5
#3535
Microsoft Surface Duo
#1398Category Breakdown
Micromax Dual 5
Microsoft Surface Duo
Performance
76.188.7
Camera
38.169.3
Display
80.281.9
Battery
25.726.8
Build
0.280.4
Connectivity
46.556.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.358.9
Summary
- The Micromax Dual 5 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface Duo has a larger 8.1-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1800 x 2700 pixels, both at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Dual 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset, whereas the Surface Duo utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Dual 5 includes a 13 MP rear camera and a 13 MP front camera, while the Surface Duo has an 11 MP rear camera and no front camera, but supports higher video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Surface Duo at 3577 mAh compared to the Dual 5's 3200 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The Dual 5 runs on Android 6.0, while the Surface Duo launches with Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality also differs, with the Dual 5 being lighter at 164g and made of unspecified materials, while the Surface Duo is heavier at 250g and features Gorilla Glass on both sides.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Dual 5
Microsoft Surface Duo
General
Release Date
2017
2020, August 12
Announced
2017
2020, August 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
8.1"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP
Uses main camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3577 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 100% in 45 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
Unfolded: 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mmFolded: 145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm
Weight
164 g
250 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass