Surface Duo
Microsoft's first Android — dual 5.6" displays with a 360° hinge.
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a legacy flagship Microsoft smartphone released Sep 2020, with a launch price of $1,399 (launch). It pairs the Snapdragon 855 with a Dual 5.6" AMOLED (8.1" unfolded) display, a 11 MP · f/2.0 main camera and a 3,577 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 60/100 — Microsoft's dual-screen experiment. Standout strengths: dual 5.6" displays open to 8.1" book-fold. and pioneering 360° hinge and dual-screen ui. Main trade-off: no 5g — launched on snapdragon 855 lte in 2020.
Microsoft's dual-screen experiment.
Surface Duo was Microsoft's 2020 attempt to define a new dual-screen category. The hardware impressed on hinge and display engineering, but a Snapdragon 855 with no 5G, a single shared 11 MP camera, and patchy software left it as a curiosity. Discontinued.
Read the full review- Dual 5.6" displays open to 8.1" book-fold.
- Pioneering 360° hinge and dual-screen UI.
- Genuine multi-window productivity.
- Slim 4.8 mm-thick design when open.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Surface Duo compares
| Surface Duo | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Lumia 1320 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 60 | 89 | 60 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| Display | Dual 5.6" AMOLED (8.1" unfolded) | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" HD IPS |
| Main camera | 11 MP · f/2.0 | 200 MP · f/1.7 | — |
| Battery | 3,577 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,399 (launch) | $1,299 | $340 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Surface Duo released?
The Surface Duo was released in Sep 2020.
How much does the Surface Duo cost?
The Surface Duo launched at $1,399 (launch) (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Surface Duo screen size and type?
The Surface Duo has a Dual 5.6" AMOLED (8.1" unfolded) display.
What chipset does the Surface Duo use?
The Surface Duo is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Surface Duo have?
The Surface Duo ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Surface Duo battery capacity?
The Surface Duo has a 3,577 mAh battery.
How fast does the Surface Duo charge?
The Surface Duo supports 18 W wired charging.
What is the Surface Duo main camera?
The Surface Duo has a 11 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
How much does the Surface Duo weigh?
The Surface Duo weighs 250 g.
What colours does the Surface Duo come in?
The Surface Duo is available in 1 colour: Glacier.
Is the Surface Duo worth buying?
Surface Duo was Microsoft's 2020 attempt to define a new dual-screen category. The hardware impressed on hinge and display engineering, but a Snapdragon 855 with no 5G, a single shared 11 MP camera, and patchy software left it as a curiosity. Discontinued. SpecEagle gives the Surface Duo an editorial score of 60/100.
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