In collaboration with Google, Microsoft has created its first dual-screen Android device, the Surface Duo. The new “foldable” phone costs $1399, and it’s available starting September 10, 2020.
The Surface Duo is not an attempt to reinvent the phone, instead it is a pocketable device with two screens that brings together the Microsoft 365 services, some of the familiarity of Windows 10, and the full library of Android mobile apps to help you be more productive on the go.
The new device features two 5.6-inch OLED displays connected using a 360-degree hinge design that creates an 8.1-inch canvas, which you can also use individually or together, across a variety of modes. The displays are designed to work like a multiple monitor setup, which in theory should help you be more productive.
It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB of memory and up to 256GB of storage. Also, there is a two-piece 3577mAh battery that sits behind the two screens, and according to the company, you’ll get up to 15.5 hours of video playback, up to 27 hours of talk time, and up to 10 days of standby battery.
Surface Duo specs list
Here’s the list of specs for the Surface Duo:
Dimensions | Open: 145.2 mm (H) x 186.9 mm (W) x 4.8 mm (T) Closed: 145.2 mm (H) x 93.3 mm (W) x 9.9 mm (T at hinge) |
Weight | 250 grams |
Display | Dual PixelSense Fusion Displays open: 8.1” AMOLED, 2700×1800 (3:2), 401 PPI Single PixelSense Display: 5.6” AMOLED, 1800×1350 (4:3), 401 PPI Display Material: Corning Gorilla Glass |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform optimized for the dual-screen experience |
Memory | 6GB DRAM |
Storage and memory | 128GB UFS 3.0 256GB UFS 3.0 |
Network | WiFi-5 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 LTE: 4×4 MIMO, Cat.18 DL / Cat 5 UL, 5CA, LAA. Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 150Mbps Upload Bands Supported: |
Camera and video recording | Adaptive camera 11MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm, PDAF and 84.0° diagonal FOV optimized with AI for front and rear Photos: Video recording: |
Video conferencing | Microsoft Teams and Skype video conferencing up to 1080p at 30fps High CRI LED Flash for both front and world facing photo and video scenarios |
Battery life | Up to 15.5 hours of Local Video Playback Up to 10 days of Standby Time Up to 27 hours of Talk Time |
Battery capacity | 3577mAh (typical) dual battery |
Battery charging | Battery charging using 18W in box power supply |
SIM | One eSIM One Nano SIM (AT&T locked device will not support eSIM) |
Sensors | Dual Accelerometer Dual Gyroscope Dual Magnetometer Dual Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Hall Sensor Fingerprint Sensor |
Connections | USB-C 3.1 |
Security and authentication | Biometric lock type: Fingerprint reader (1:100K FAR |