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Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft Surface Duo

৳165,000.00
Brand: Microsoft
Category: Smartphones
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Released: 2020, September 10
OS: Android 10
Display: 8.1" 1800x2700 pixels
Camera: 11MP 2160p
RAM: 6GB RAM Snapdragon 855
Battery: 3577mAh Li-Po

Full Specifications and Price in Bangladesh

General Info

Announced	2020, August 12
Status	Available
Brand	Microsoft
Model	Microsoft Surface Duo
Color	White
Made by	US
Price	BDT. 1,65,000

Network

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands	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
5G Bands	N/A
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.

Body

Dimensions	Unfolded: 186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mm Folded: 145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm
Weight	250 g (8.82 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM and eSIM Stylus support

Display

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	AMOLED
Size	8.1 inches, 195.4 cm2 (~144.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1800 x 2700 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Folded position display: 5.6 inches, AMOLED, 1350 x 1800 pixels (4:3)
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	401 ppi density
Multitouch
Features	- SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM - XviD/MP4/H.265 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player - Photo/video editor - Document viewer

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 640

Memory

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	6 GB
Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128/256 GB UFS 3.0

Main Camera

Camera Resolution	11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie Camera

Camera Resolution	Uses main camera
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Sound

Alert Types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Infrared port
FM Radio
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages.	HTML5
Java

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Non-removable Li-Po
Battery Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	3577 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	Fast charging 18W
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.1

Design 10 / 10
Display 9 / 10
Camera 6 / 10
Connectivity 9 / 10
Features 8 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Battery 6 / 10
Usability 8 / 10

Microsoft Surface Duo: Overview

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a unique dual-screen Android device designed for productivity. With two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays connected by a 360-degree hinge, the Surface Duo offers versatile multitasking capabilities, allowing users to run two apps side by side or extend an app across both screens for a tablet-like experience. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, ensuring smooth task performance.

Price in Bangladesh: The Microsoft Surface Duo is priced at approximately BDT 165,000 to BDT 170,000, depending on the storage variant.

Pro and Cons

Pros:

Innovative Dual-Screen Design: The Surface Duo’s dual screens provide unmatched multitasking flexibility.
Premium Build Quality: With a sleek, thin design and high-quality materials, the Surface Duo feels premium.
Microsoft Integration: Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps enhances productivity.
Good Battery Life: The 3577mAh battery is optimized for all-day use, even with dual-screen operation.

Cons:

High Price: The Surface Duo is priced higher than most smartphones, making it a significant investment.
Average Camera: The single 11MP camera struggles in low-light conditions and lacks the versatility of multi-camera setups.
No 5G Support: The device only supports 4G LTE, which may be a drawback for those seeking the fastest mobile data speeds.
Limited App Optimization: Not all apps are optimized for the dual-screen experience, leading to inconsistent performance.

FAQs

Q: Does the Microsoft Surface Duo support 5G?

A: The Microsoft Surface Duo only supports 4G LTE connectivity.

Q: Can you use the Surface Duo as a single-screen device?

A: Yes, you can fold the device and use one of the screens as a traditional smartphone display.

Q: What is the storage capacity of the Surface Duo?

A: The Surface Duo has 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

Q: Does the Surface Duo support external storage expansion?

A: No, the Surface Duo does not have a microSD card slot for external storage expansion.

Reason to Buy

Innovative Design: The dual-screen setup is perfect for multitaskers and those who want to increase their productivity with a unique form factor.
Seamless Microsoft Ecosystem Integration: Ideal for users who rely heavily on Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft services.
Premium Build: The Surface Duo is designed with high-quality materials, offering a premium feel and a sleek, professional look.
Flexible Usage: The 360-degree hinge allows various usage modes, from a single-screen smartphone to a whole tablet experience.

The Microsoft Surface Duo is best suited for professionals and tech enthusiasts who value productivity and innovation in a mobile device.