Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off its muchanticipated Surface Duo, featuring upgrades in every single department. The book-style folding device sat somewhere between a tablet and a foldable phone. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, it doesn’t use a single foldable display, but instead two that sandwich together. The new Surface Duo 2 will be available in two color options – Glacier and Obsidian.

Talking about its specifications, the new Surface Duo 2, like its predecessor, boasts dual displays on either side, making it a folding form factor hanging from the centre. It has a 5.8-inch OLED display and has a screen resolution of 1344 x 1892 pixels. Both screens have a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and measures 8.3-inch diagonally when unfolded. Powering the device with a unique form factor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SOC, with support for 5G connectivity. The phone has 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. The fingerprint sensor is built into the power button and you’ll get stereo speakers.

As for the optics, the latest folding handset houses a triple-rear camera module that comprises a 12-megapixel main camera with OIS, 16-megapixel ultrawide camera, and 12-megapixel telephoto with OIS and 2x optical zoom. The front camera is a 12-megapixel.

Coming to the price and availability, the new Surface Duo 2 will cost $1,499 to start, $100 more than the first Surface Duo. The device is available in more markets at launch, however, and is expected to start shipping on October 21.

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