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Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Lumia 850 vs Microsoft Surface Duo
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Lumia 850, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Microsoft Surface Duo, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 1 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | 3,577 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | White |
| Body Thickness | — | 4.8 mm |
| Body Width | — | 93.3 mm |
| Body Height | — | 145.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 250 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 80 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 572,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | 1x Kryo 485 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Display
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,350 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | ClearBlack Display | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Windows Phone | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 4G, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP, HFP, HID, HS, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, HFP, HID, HS, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, aptX |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Lumia 850 | Surface Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
