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. It comes with a 3577 mAh battery. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹44,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Surface Duo 256GB excels with its dual 8.1-inch 1800x2700 AMOLED displays, offering a unique 3:2 aspect ratio ideal for multitasking across two apps simultaneously, and its 250g weight makes it surprisingly portable despite its size. The 18W wired charging is adequate, and the 3577mAh battery sustains full-day use under moderate dual-screen workloads. It’s built for professionals who need persistent access to documents, spreadsheets, and email across two screens without switching apps—think lawyers, financial analysts, or field reporters. But it lacks NFC, preventing contactless payments in UAE and India, and the 11MP main camera struggles in low light, producing noisy images. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s competitive because no other device offers this dual-screen workflow at this price. In India at ₹44999, it’s overpriced—flagship Android phones deliver superior cameras, 5G, and NFC for similar cost, making the Duo 2’s niche utility hard to justify.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 3577 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 3577 mAh |
| 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.
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated software support and limited app optimization for its dual-screen design. Unless you specifically need a foldable form factor and can accept older Android versions, newer alternatives offer better value.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces, though stock may be limited.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB is priced at ₹44999 in India. It is available through authorized online sellers and select premium electronics stores, but availability is inconsistent.
The camera system delivers decent photo quality in good lighting but struggles with low-light detail and consistency. It supports 4K video recording but lacks advanced computational photography features found in newer phones.
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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