Microsoft Surface Duo
#1398
Razer Phone 2
#672Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Razer Phone 2
Performance
88.783.4
Camera
69.385.6
Display
81.984.2
Battery
26.888.7
Build
80.479.9
Connectivity
56.864.5
Audio
8.9100.0
Overall
58.972.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo features a dual-screen design with an 8.1-inch AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1800 x 2700 pixels, while the Razer Phone 2 has a 5.72-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset with 6GB of RAM, compared to the Snapdragon 845 in the Razer Phone 2, which has 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system on the Razer Phone 2 is superior, featuring a dual rear camera setup with optical image stabilization and a higher megapixel count, while the Surface Duo has a single 11 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Razer Phone 2 at 4000 mAh versus the Surface Duo's 3577 mAh, and it supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android, but the Surface Duo starts with Android 10, while the Razer Phone 2 ships with Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, and the Razer Phone 2 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo
Razer Phone 2
General
Release Date
2020, August 12
2018
Announced
2020, August 12
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8.1"
5.72"
Type
AMOLED
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Resolution
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1800
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 8GB 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/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
Uses main camera
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/30/60/120fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3577 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC415W wireless
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
158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight
250 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White
Mirror back, Rugged satin
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (THX-certified amplifiers)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass