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From specs to availability and more, here’s everything we know about the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 ahead of its release.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Here’s what we know about the second generation device so far.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Name and Release Date
It is obvious that Microsoft would choose the name Surface Duo 2. It’s almost certain that it will keep the Surface brand even if the “Duo” bit is attacked a bit from the original model launch.
Regarding the launch date, Windows Central had previously reported that the new model will be presented in the fall of 2021. One suggestion is that Microsoft could showcase the Surface Duo 2 at its Surface event on September 22nd, but the trusted German retail outlet WinFuture has disproved it.
Anyway, it looks like a successor will definitely be around in the next month or two.
Design
The original Surface Duo offered two displays in a book-like form factor. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold series, there is no other screen on the outside, so you can continue to use it when it is closed. It wasn’t about anything. It had a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC that was a year in 2020. It also had a 3577 mAh battery, which is pretty small even for a traditional smartphone, rather than 5G, wireless charging, or NFC. But Microsoft still thought it was a good one. . Idea was to start at $ 1,400.
It seems that the Surface Duo 2 could be a step in the right direction. Windows Central previously reported that it could offer a Snapdragon 888 series chipset, 8 GB of RAM (previously 6 GB), a 4400 mAh battery, 5G, and NFC believed the new displays will have a high refresh rate.
Let’s get to the camera side, the original model only came with one camera (an 11 MP front sensor). Fortunately, Windows Central and an earlier Bildleck show that Microsoft offers a suitable rear-view camera setup. More precisely, Microsoft is to offer a 12 MP main camera, a 12 MP telephoto lens and a 16 MP ultra-wide camera. a 12MP front snapper.
Will this triple camera system take really great photos? Well, former Android Authority reviewer David Imel thought that the only camera on the original device took good photos, but lamented the long shutter lag and inconsistent exposure performance. while making sure the zoom and ultra-wide-angle quality are respectable. Especially with the latter, the bar has been raised in recent years, so that the law firm is facing a major challenge.
An encouraging move in this regard is Microsoft’s decision to add a former Nokia Bigwig and Apple cameras to the Surface Imaging team. It was unclear whether this engagement would work on the Surface Duo line, Surface Windows devices, or both. It came about around the same time Microsoft was posting a job ad for a camera architect focused on Android Surface devices.
