UAE Price
AED 1,999
India Price
₹44,999
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Smartphone · Microsoft · 2021
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 128GB is Microsoft's 2021 smartphone featuring a 8.3 inches, 204.0 cm2 (~152.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4449 mAh battery. At AED 1,999 in the UAE and ₹44,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Surface Duo 2 excels with its 8.3-inch dual-screen display at 401 ppi, enabling seamless multitasking across two 1892x2688 panels, and its 23W wired charging—unusually fast for a foldable. The 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and OIS delivers sharp, stable close-ups unmatched by most flagships in its class. Ideal buyers are professionals using Android for document review, email, and sketching with a stylus, needing a tablet-sized canvas without carrying two devices. Its weakness is thermals: the Snapdragon 888 throttles under sustained load, making extended gaming or video editing impractical. In UAE at AED 1999, it’s competitive because few devices offer dual-screen productivity with NFC and 5G at this price. In India at ₹44999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Galaxy Z Fold3 offer better cameras, cooling, and software polish for similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4449 mAh |
| Charging | 23W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4449 mAh |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 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, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 6 Gbps DL |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 184.5 x 145.2 x 5.5 mm Folded: 145.2 x 92.1 x 11 mm |
| Weight | 284 g (10.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR, 800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.3 inches, 204.0 cm2 (~152.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1892 x 2688 pixels (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass |
| Colors | Glacier, Obsidian |
| Price | About 1480 EUR |
| Announced | 2021, September 22. Released 2021, October 21 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Surface Duo 2.
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated software support and limited app optimization for its dual-screen design. The high price relative to its aging hardware makes newer alternatives more practical.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 128GB is priced at AED 1999 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online platforms.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 128GB is priced at ₹44999 in India. It is available through authorized Microsoft retailers and major online marketplaces.
The camera system delivers decent photo quality in good lighting but struggles with low-light detail and inconsistent autofocus. It is functional for casual use but not competitive with flagship smartphones.
The battery lasts about a day with moderate use, including dual-screen multitasking. Heavy usage drains it faster, requiring daily charging.
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