Microsoft Surface Duo
#2597
Thuraya One
#1716Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface Duo
Thuraya One
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
45.345.0
Display
79.584.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
60.563.2
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 Thuraya One has a smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, whereas the Thuraya One utilizes the more recent QCM4490 chipset, providing improved efficiency.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Surface Duo having an 11 MP rear camera compared to the Thuraya One's 50 MP main camera, which also includes additional ultrawide and macro lenses.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Surface Duo at 3577 mAh and the Thuraya One at 3500 mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- The Surface Duo runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, while the Thuraya One comes with Android 14, enhancing the software experience with newer features.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Surface Duo featuring a glass front and back, while the Thuraya One has a glass front with a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface Duo
Thuraya One
General
Release Date
2020, August 12
2025
Announced
2020, August 12
2025
Description
N/A
A mobile phone with dedicated satellite connectivity and services (370+ roaming partners worldwide)
Display
Size
8.1"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits
Resolution
1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1800
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm QCM4490 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 613
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
11 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0"2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
N/A
16 MP
Front Camera Details
Uses main camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3577 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3577 mAh
Li-Po 3500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W 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
167 x 76.5 x 11.6 mm (6.57 x 3.01 x 0.46 in)
Weight
250 g
230 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front (Corning Gorilla glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 14
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No