Microsoft Surface vs Microsoft Surface Duo
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Microsoft Surface
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Microsoft Surface Duo
Better display
Microsoft Surface Duo
Lighter body
Microsoft Surface Duo
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.6 | 8.1 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 768 | 2700 |
| Resolution Width | 1366 | 1800 |
| PPI | 148 | 401 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.6 | 144.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset Name | Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 | Snapdragon 855 |
| Process (nm) | — | 7 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 11 MP, f/2, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 1.2 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 3577 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 360 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 8 h | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 274.6 | 186.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 4.8 |
| Weight (g) | 680.4 | 250 |
| Width (mm) | 172 | 145.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, November | 2020, August 12 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, September 10 |
Network
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| edge | No | — |
| gprs | No | — |
| Speed | — | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Microsoft Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Surface Duo are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Microsoft Surface Duo reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 11 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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