Microsoft Surface Duo
#2597
Motorola Razr 2019
#2620Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Motorola Razr 2019
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
45.345.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
72.871.3
Overall
60.560.4
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo features a dual-screen design with an 8.1-inch AMOLED display, offering a higher resolution of 1800 x 2700 pixels compared to the Motorola Razr 2019's 6.2-inch foldable P-OLED display at 876 x 2142 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which generally outperforms the Snapdragon 710 found in the Razr.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Surface Duo having an 11 MP rear camera, while the Razr boasts a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is also a point of contrast, as the Surface Duo has a 3577 mAh battery, compared to the Razr's 2510 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Surface Duo initially launching on Android 10 and the Razr on Android 9, but both are upgradable to newer versions.
- Build quality varies, with the Surface Duo utilizing Gorilla Glass for a premium feel, while the Razr employs a plastic front and back with an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo
Motorola Razr 2019
General
Release Date
2020, August 12
2020, February 06
Announced
2020, August 12
2019, November 14
Description
N/A
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
8.1"
6.2"
Type
AMOLED
Foldable P-OLED
Resolution
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
876 x 2142 pixels (~373 ppi density)
PPI
1800
876
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 616
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
11 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22um, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
Uses main camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12um
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3577 mAh
2510 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Li-Po 2510 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mmFolded: 145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm
Unfolded: 172 x 72 x 6.9 mmFolded: 94 x 72 x 14mm
Weight
250 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Plastic front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Noir Black, Blush Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No