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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 vs ZTE Axon 30 5G
Comparison between Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and ZTE Axon 30 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Microsoft Surface Duo 2, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Surface Duo 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,450 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 879,900
- against 814,600
- Body Thickness
- 5.5 mm
- against 7.8 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,480
- against 870
ZTE Axon 30 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 284 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 23 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 879,900 Best value | 814,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,480 Best value | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,765 Best value | 3,317 |
| 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 CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Cyan, White, Blue, Sand |
| Body Thickness | 5.5 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 92.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Body Height | 145.2 mm | 170.2 mm |
| Weight | 284 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
Battery
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,450 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.92″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,892 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | Axon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | A2322, A2322G |
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