Microsoft Surface Duo
#1398
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
#1873Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
Performance
88.778.5
Camera
69.367.9
Display
81.986.2
Battery
26.822.8
Build
80.487.8
Connectivity
56.856.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.953.9
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo features a dual-screen design with an 8.1-inch AMOLED display at 1800 x 2700 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Motorola Moto Z2 Force's 5.5-inch P-OLED display at 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset with 6GB of RAM, while the Moto Z2 Force utilizes the Snapdragon 835 with 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The Surface Duo has an 11 MP rear camera, whereas the Moto Z2 Force boasts a dual 12 MP rear camera setup, providing better versatility for photography.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Surface Duo at 3577 mAh compared to the Moto Z2 Force's 2730 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Both devices run Android, with the Surface Duo initially on Android 10 and the Moto Z2 Force on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Surface Duo utilizing Gorilla Glass for a premium feel, while the Moto Z2 Force combines plastic and aluminum materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
General
Release Date
2020, August 12
2017
Announced
2020, August 12
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto z Force Edition (2nd gen.)
Display
Size
8.1"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
P-OLED
Resolution
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1800
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Shatterproof
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 540
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Uses main camera
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3577 mAh
2730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mmFolded: 145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm
155.8 x 76 x 6.1 mm (6.13 x 2.99 x 0.24 in)
Weight
250 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Plastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White
Super Black, Fine Gold, Lunar Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.87 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE (5.0 after SW update), aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer