#Microsoft surface duo 2. free
#Microsoft surface duo 2. windows

That size and weight increase are due to the larger battery, which jumps from 3,577mAh to 4,449mAh, needed to power the 90Hz displays (up from 60Hz) and much faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor (vs. The weight increases from 250 grams to 284, making it slightly heavier than Samsung's Galaxy Fold 3 (271g).ĭuo 2 spreads its bulk out more evenly compared to regular phones, making it less like an anchor in your pocket. The device is a bit thicker at 5.5mm opened instead of 4.8mm (11mm and 9.9mm closed, respectively), but it's only noticeable if you directly compare Duo 2 to its predecessor. There is even rudimentary IPX1 water protection.

This includes a reinforced Type-C port, which is now in the middle. Microsoft also reworked the frame and materials used for the entire phone with better seals, making it more resistant to damage. The result is Duo 2 feels softer in the hands with fewer hard edges compared to the first-gen. That glass now slightly curves at the edges in a '2D' falloff reminiscent of Nokia Lumia screens. On the outside of Surface Duo 2 is Corning Gorilla Glass, and on the inside, Corning Victus - the toughest glass there is currently. Microsoft completely rebuilt every aspect of Surface Duo 2, and it is all for the better. But picking up the Duo 2, it is immediately apparent that this is not the same phone as last year. Surface Duo 2 looks like the first version save for the new (fingerprint-prone) obsidian black colorway from far away. The pricing for each spec is $1,499, $1,599, and $1,799 respectively. Surface Duo 2 can be had in Glacier White or Obsidian Black (new) colors, in either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage configurations. The device is available in more countries at launch compared to the first generation, however, and is expected to start shipping on October 21 in the following markets: The pen also sticks to Surface Duo 2 without the cover, but it won't wirelessly recharge. The Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover can wirelessly recharge the Surface Slim Pen 1 or 2 and hold it in place with magnets. Optional accessories include the $40 Surface Duo 2 Bumper (redesigned with newer materials), the $65 Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover (pen not included), and the $130 Surface Slim Pen 2.

#Microsoft surface duo 2. free

Even though it costs more, there is also less in the box with no free bumper case or a Type-C charger brick (though you do get the charger cable).

Surface Duo 2 has a starting price of $1,499, a $100 increase over the first Surface Duo's launch price.

#Microsoft surface duo 2. windows

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