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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Comparison between Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Surface Duo 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,450 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 23 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 5.5 mm
- against 6.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 426 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 284 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 879,900 | 898,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,765 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core: 1× Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 at 2.42 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Green, Lavender, Purple, White, Pink, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 5.5 mm Best value | 6.9 mm |
| Body Width | 92.1 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 145.2 mm | 166 mm |
| Weight | 284 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX8, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,450 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,892 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 426 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, 120Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 1.9″ |
Sensors
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B78, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-F711B, SM-F711N, SM-F711U, SM-F711U1, SM-F711W, SM-F7110 |
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