Surface Duo 2

Surface Duo 2. © Microsoft.

It’s an interesting book. Microsoft announced a new generation of its dual-screen Android phone. Given that it wasn’t a bestseller the first time around, the second edition comes as a surprise. That said, all the technical specifications are significantly improved with a Snapdragon 888 processor (instead of the outdated Snapdragon 855), 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 4,449mAh amped up battery (compared to 3,577mAh). At 1344 x 1892px, the OLED displays are a bit larger (5.8-inches instead of 5.6). While the original version only had an 11MP camera above the right screen, a block of three cameras on the back now features a main 12MP, a 12MP 2x telephoto, and a 16MP ultra-wide, which can record 4K HDR video up to 60fps and slow-motion video at 120– or 240fps. And because good books need a pen, the phone supports all generations of Surface Slim Pen on the market. The Surface Duo 2 starts at US$ 1,500, which is US$ 100 more than the previous edition. The device can be pre-ordered now at Microsoft.com and will ship on October 21, 2021.

⇨ YouTube, “The new Surface Duo 2. Two screens, limitless possibilities.”

While they were at it, Microsoft edited nearly all products in its Surface line: Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3, and announced the new Surface Slim Pen 2.

⇨ YouTube, “Microsoft Surface 2021 event: Pro 8, Duo 2, Laptop Studio, and more.”

⇨ Ars Technica, Ron Amadeo, “Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 gets better specs, an even bigger $1,499 price tag.”

2021-09-22