Microsoft Surface Duo 2
#1320
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
#1508Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
Performance
70.867.0
Camera
51.650.6
Display
84.588.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
72.870.8
Overall
64.864.0
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a dual-display design with an 8.3-inch AMOLED screen that supports HDR and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 has a 6.4-inch OLED display with HDR10 and a higher 240Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 855 in the Aquos Zero 2.
- The camera setup on the Surface Duo 2 includes a versatile triple-lens system with a 12 MP main sensor, while the Aquos Zero 2 has a 12.2 MP main camera and a 20 MP ultra-wide lens.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Surface Duo 2 at 4449 mAh versus the 3130 mAh in the Aquos Zero 2, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, with the Surface Duo 2 on Android 11 and the Aquos Zero 2 on Android 10, offering different software experiences.
- The Surface Duo 2 is heavier at 284g compared to the lighter 141g of the Aquos Zero 2, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
General
Release Date
2021, September 22
2020, May 22
Announced
2021, September 22
2020, May 22
Description
N/A
Also known as Sharp Aquos Zero2
Display
Size
8.3"
6.4"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR, 800 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 240Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1892 x 2688 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1892
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
240Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12.2 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µmTOF 3D, (depth)
12.2 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera
12 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4449 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4449 mAh
Li-Ion 3130 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired
Wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 184.5 x 145.2 x 5.5 mmFolded: 145.2 x 92.1 x 11 mm
158 x 74 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
284 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass)
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier, Obsidian
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 6 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10
OS Version
Android 11
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No