Microsoft Surface Duo
#1398
Motorola Razr 2019
#1538Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Motorola Razr 2019
Performance
88.781.2
Camera
69.362.7
Display
81.986.1
Battery
26.822.1
Build
80.481.7
Connectivity
56.863.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.957.3
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
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, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22um, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Uses main camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12um
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White
Noir Black, Blush Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass