UAE Price
AED 2,299
India Price
₹54,999
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Smartphone · Microsoft · 2021
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 256GB 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 2,299 in the UAE and ₹54,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Surface Duo 2 excels with its 8.3-inch dual OLED displays offering 204.0 cm² screen real estate and 401 ppi density, enabling seamless multitasking, and its 23W wired charging—unusually fast for a foldable—recharges the 4449 mAh battery efficiently. The 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and OIS delivers sharp, stable close-ups, while the 16MP ultrawide with TOF depth sensing enhances portrait accuracy. This is for professionals who need a tablet-sized Android canvas for document review, sketching, or split-screen productivity without carrying two devices. Its weakness? The Snapdragon 888 overheats under sustained load, throttling performance after 15 minutes of gaming or video editing. In UAE at AED 2299, it’s competitive because few devices merge a foldable form with Android 11 and 5G support at this price. In India at ₹54999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Galaxy Z Fold3 offer better thermals 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 | 256 |
| 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 a better value.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 256GB is priced at AED 2299 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online platforms, but stock may be limited.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 256GB is priced at ₹54999 in India. It is available through authorized Microsoft retailers and select online stores, though availability is often restricted.
The camera system delivers decent photo quality in good lighting with fast autofocus and accurate colors. Low-light performance is average, and video recording is limited to 4K at 30fps without advanced stabilization.
The battery lasts about a full day with moderate use, including dual-screen multitasking. Heavy usage, especially with both screens active, drains the battery faster than typical smartphones.
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