Microsoft Surface Duo
#1398
Samsung Galaxy A80
#1480Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Samsung Galaxy A80
Performance
88.782.5
Camera
69.366.4
Display
81.982.8
Battery
26.827.0
Build
80.494.6
Connectivity
56.862.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.957.9
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface Duo features a unique dual-screen design with an 8.1-inch AMOLED display, offering a higher resolution of 1800 x 2700 pixels compared to the Samsung Galaxy A80's 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, while the A80 uses the Snapdragon 730, with the Duo having a slight edge in processing power.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, as the A80 boasts a triple-camera setup with a total of 48 MP, compared to the Duo's single 11 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also slightly higher in the A80 at 3700 mAh versus the Duo's 3577 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 25W compared to the Duo's 18W.
- Both devices run Android, but the Surface Duo starts with Android 10 and can be upgraded to Android 12, while the A80 ships with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the Duo using Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and the A80 featuring Gorilla Glass 6 on the back and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo
Samsung Galaxy A80
General
Release Date
2020, August 12
2019, April 10
Announced
2020, August 12
2019, April 10
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A805F/DS (Global); SM-A8050 (China, Hong Kong)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A90
Display
Size
8.1"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1800
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmTOF 3D, f/1.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
Uses main camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@480fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3577 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
25W 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
165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight
250 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
White
Angel Gold, Ghost White, Phantom Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.30 W/kg (head) 0.71 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass