Microsoft Surface Duo 2
#664
Sony Xperia Pro
#665Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Sony Xperia Pro
Performance
90.195.0
Camera
86.896.3
Display
87.789.4
Battery
30.228.1
Build
81.973.3
Connectivity
87.685.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
72.572.4
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a unique dual-screen design with a larger 8.3-inch AMOLED display at 90Hz, offering a higher refresh rate compared to the Sony Xperia Pro's 6.5-inch OLED display at 60Hz, though the Xperia Pro has a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888, while the Xperia Pro uses the Snapdragon 865, with the Duo offering more RAM options.
- Both devices have robust camera systems, but the Xperia Pro provides a 3x optical zoom compared to the Duo's 2x.
- The Surface Duo 2 has a larger battery capacity at 4449mAh versus the Xperia Pro's 4000mAh, although both lack wireless charging.
- Build quality favors the Surface Duo 2 with Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Xperia Pro uses Gorilla Glass 6 and a plastic back.
- Software-wise, the Duo runs Android 11, while the Xperia Pro launched with Android 10 but is upgradable to Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Sony Xperia Pro
General
Release Date
2021, September 22
2020, February 24
Announced
2021, September 22
2020, February 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8.3"
6.5"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR, 800 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1892 x 2688 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1892
1644
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (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 Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4449 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4449 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired
21W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 184.5 x 145.2 x 5.5 mmFolded: 145.2 x 92.1 x 11 mm
170.2 x 76.2 x 10.2 mm (6.70 x 3.00 x 0.40 in)
Weight
284 g
225.1 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Glacier, Obsidian
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 6 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, micro HDMI
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass