Microsoft Surface Duo 2
#1320
Sony Xperia Pro
#1298Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Sony Xperia Pro
Performance
70.874.5
Camera
51.651.6
Display
84.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
64.865.0
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
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 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
12 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 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)
Front Camera
12 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier, Obsidian
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
Android 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes