Surface Duo 2
{{Short description|Folding device model from Microsoft}}
{{use mdy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
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| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg
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| image = Surface Duo 2 - 1.jpg
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| caption = Surface Duo 2 on display in Japan
| brand = Microsoft Surface
| manufacturer = Microsoft
| slogan = Two screens, limitless possibilities
| colors = Glacier, Obsidian
| series = Surface Duo
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| released = {{Start date and age|2021|09|22|df=y|br=y}}
| available = {{Start date and age|2021|10|21|df=y|br=y}}
| discontinued = {{End date|2024|10|21}}
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| predecessor = Surface Duo
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| type = Smartphone
| size = Open : {{convert|145.2|x|184.5|x|5.50|mm|in|abbr=on}}
Close : {{convert|145.2|x|92.1|x|11.0|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|284|g|lbs|abbr=on}}
| os = Original: Android 11
Current: Android 12L
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
| cpu = Octa-core
1 x 2.84 GHz Kryo 680
3 x 2.42 GHz Kryo 680
4 x 1.80 GHz Kryo 680
| gpu = Adreno 660
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| storage = 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
| memory_card = none
| battery = {{val|4449|u=mAh}}
| charging = 23W USB-C power supply with fast charging
| input = Surface Pen
Sensors : dual accelerometer, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor, dual proximity Sensor, hall sensor, fingerprint reader
| display = 2x {{convert|5.8|in|mm|abbr=on}} AMOLED 1344x1892 (401 ppi) with Gorilla Glass Victus
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| rear_camera = Wide: 12MP, f/1.7, 27 mm, 1.4μm
Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.4, 51 mm, 1.0μm, 2X optical zoom
Ultra-Wide: 16MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1.0μm, 110°
| front_camera = 12MP, f/2.0, 24 mm, 1.0μm
| sound = Stereo speaker, dual mic AI-based, Qualcomm aptX Classic, HD and TWS
| connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C 3.2 G2, NFC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS,
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| website = {{URL|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-duo-2/9408kgxp4xjl|www.surface.com}}
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The Surface Duo 2 is a discontinued dual-touchscreen Android smartphone manufactured by Microsoft. Announced during a hardware-oriented event on September 22, 2021,{{Cite web |date=22 September 2021 |title=Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-surface-event-surface-pro-8-surface-laptop-studio-and-more-announced-today/ |website=CNET |language=en}} it is the successor to the original Surface Duo.
Specifications
= Hardware =
The Surface Duo 2 uses a similar folio form factor to the first-generation model, although it is slightly thicker to accommodate a larger battery, and now offered in a new black color option.{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Dan |date=2021-10-21 |title=Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Duo-over or strike two? |url=https://www.theverge.com/22738082/microsoft-surface-duo-2-review-folding-phone-dual-screen-multitasking |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}} It features a pair of 5.8-inch OLED displays with a 90 Hz refresh rate, with their innermost edges being curved over the side. This is used as part of a new feature known as the "Glance Bar", which allows notifications and other content to be displayed along its spine.{{Cite web |last=Amadeo |first=Ron |date=2021-09-22 |title=Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 gets better specs, an even bigger $1,499 price tag |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/09/microsofts-surface-duo-2-gets-better-specs-an-even-bigger-1499-price-tag/ |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us}} As with the Surface Duo, it supports Surface Pen styluses, including the concurrently-unveiled Surface Slim Pen 2.{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Dan |date=2021-09-22 |title=Microsoft's new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22684814/microsoft-surface-duo-2-price-specs-features-release-date |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}
The device uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G system-on-chip, adding 5G and near-field communication (NFC) support that was not present on the original Surface Duo. It also has an increased 8 GB of RAM compared to the 6 GB of its predecessor, dual speakers, and a fingerprint reader in its power button.
The Surface Duo 2 has both front and rear-facing cameras, with the rear camera array featuring a 12-megapixel lens, 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.
= Software =
The Surface Duo 2 launched with Android 11.{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=2021-09-23 |title=Microsoft says the original Surface Duo will get Android 11 before the end of the year |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/23/22690003/microsoft-surface-duo-android-11-update-release-date |access-date=2021-10-08 |website=The Verge |language=en}} An update to Android 12 L was released in October 2022, adding Windows 11-inspired design elements and other new features.{{Cite web |last=Amadeo |first=Ron |date=2022-10-26 |title=Surface Duo continues its worst-in-class update record, ships Android 12L |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/microsoft-puts-the-l-in-android-12l-updates-surface-duo-7-months-late/ |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |title=Microsoft brings Windows styling to Surface Duo and Duo 2 with Android 12L update |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_brings_windows_styling_to_surface_duo_and_duo_2_with_android_12l_update-news-56283.php |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}
Reception
The Surface Duo 2 received a mixed reception. The Verge praised the Duo 2 for having more competitive hardware than the first-generation model, including a faster processor, more RAM, and 5G support (although still lacking features such as wireless charging), and its software for being "undeniably better than it was on the original at launch". However, the reviewer noted issues with touch input response, web browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome did not support displaying multiple pages on the two screens, and felt that its cameras were exceeded in quality by even cheaper devices such as the Pixel 5a. In conclusion, it was felt that "between the bugs and inherent awkwardness of the form factor, the Duo 2 is just a difficult device to live with day to day, much like its predecessor." As of October 21, 2024, the Surface Duo 2 was discontinued by Microsoft{{Cite web |last=CoveMiner |date=2023-01-03 |title=Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices - Surface Duo |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-duo/surface-lifecycle-android-devices |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}} and the last security update was October 8, 2024.{{Cite web |title=Surface Duo 2 update history - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-duo-2-update-history-a3e72e49-8165-4ea6-b490-7fdc2a76c262 |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=support.microsoft.com}}
Timeline
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References
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