UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹44,999
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Smartphone · Microsoft · 2020
The Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB is Microsoft's 2020 smartphone featuring a 8.1 inches, 195.4 cm2 (~144.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) chipset. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹44,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Surface Duo is a budget smartphone, best suited for first-time buyers and anyone who needs solid daily performance without a big spend. Skip it if you game heavily or need a standout camera system.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 3577 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Single | 11 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Single | Uses main camera |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| 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 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| 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 | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Type | 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) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, dual compass |
| Colors | White |
| Price | About 650 EUR |
| Announced | 2020, August 12. Released 2020, September 10 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Surface Duo.
The Surface Duo is built around the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) chipset, a 8.1 inches, 195.4 cm2 (~144.2% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 1,499, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.
The Surface Duo is priced at AED 1,499 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.
The Surface Duo is priced at ₹44,999 in India. It is available on Amazon India — check Flipkart for alternative pricing.
The Surface Duo runs on the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm). It ships with GPS. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.
Ready to buy the Surface Duo?
From AED 1,499 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
