Microsoft Surface Duo 2
#664
Xiaomi Civi 2
#932Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Xiaomi Civi 2
Performance
90.187.6
Camera
86.868.6
Display
87.793.9
Battery
30.230.6
Build
81.980.0
Connectivity
87.683.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
72.566.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a unique dual-screen design with a larger 8.3-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 offers a more traditional 6.55-inch AMOLED display with Dolby Vision and a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888, providing robust processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 in the Civi 2.
- The camera system on the Civi 2 is more advanced with a 50 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and macro lenses, whereas the Surface Duo 2 has a 12 MP triple-camera setup.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Civi 2 having a slight edge at 4500 mAh and faster 67W charging compared to the Duo's 4449 mAh and 23W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Surface Duo 2 on Android 11 and the Civi 2 on Android 12 with MIUI 13, affecting the software experience.
- The Surface Duo 2 is heavier at 284g and features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Civi 2 is lighter at 171.8g and has an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Xiaomi Civi 2
General
Release Date
2021, September 22
2022, September 27
Announced
2021, September 22
2022, September 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8.3"
6.55"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR, 800 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1892 x 2688 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1892
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 644
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF20 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.78", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
2 Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4449 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4449 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired
67W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 40 min
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
159.2 x 72.7 x 7.2 mm (6.27 x 2.86 x 0.28 in)
Weight
284 g
171.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Glacier, Obsidian
Black, Blue, Violet, Silver, Hello Kitty
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass