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Microsoft Announces Surface Duo 2

Khoo Wern Sheung

Microsoft had recently announced the latest Surface Duo 2 during their online launch event. The new Surface Duo 2 was unveiled with several other Surface products like the new Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and the Surface Laptop Studio, just to name a few, that will have Windows 11 installed from the factory.

The Surface Duo 2 is the brand’s second iteration on a folding tablet, or some would suggest a phablet. As the name suggests, the ‘Duo’ stands for its dual 5.8-inch PixelSense Fusion displays that have high resolution and could be folded open to an 8.3-inch screen for more screen space for productivity or for a greater immersive experience. The hinge, which is also called the Revolutionary Hinge allows for different screen orientations, being able to fold like a book or tent, catering to different usages. The overall footprint of the device is also relatively thin, when folded open, the device comes in at a thickness of only 5.5mm thin and weighs in at only 284 grams.

The Surface Duo 2 also has support for 5G network support, giving the fastest, smoothest connection possible for better productivity. Furthermore, the Surface Duo comes with a triple-lens camera setup on the device, capable of capturing vibrant, high-quality photos and 4K videos. The triple-lens setup consists of a wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide lens which has features like optical image stabilization, optical zoom, and low light photography. The front-facing camera is also optimized for video calls and selfies, with a feature called Eye Contact that helps adjust your gaze on video calls so you can appear as if you’re looking directly at the camera.

The Surface Duo 2 starts at a retail price of $1,499.99, which is around RM6,259.82 (as of 24/9/21) and has yet to be sold in Malaysia officially.

Surface Duo 2 Specs

Display
  • Dual PixelSense Fusion Displays open: 8.3” AMOLED, 2,688 x 1,892
  • Single PixelSense Screen: 5.8” AMOLED 1,344 x 1,892 (13:9)
  • 401 PPI
  • HDR
  • Wide color 100% SRGB, DCI-P3
  • Dual displays with 90Hz adaptive refresh rate
  • 800 nits’ max brightness
  • Display Material: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Battery
  • 4,449mAh (typical) dual battery
  • 4,340mAh (minimum) dual battery
  • Up to 15.5 hours of Local Video Playback
  • Up to 28 hours of Local Video Playback
  • Fast charging is available using the Microsoft Surface 23W USB-C Power Supply
Dimensions Open:
145.2mm (H) x 184.5mm (W) x 5.50mm (T)

Closed:
145.2mm (H) x 92.1mm (W) x 11.0mm (T at hinge)
Camera Dynamic triple-lens rear-facing camera:
  • Wide: 12MP, f/1.7 aperture, 27mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF and OIS
  • Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.4 aperture, 51mm, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, and 2X Optical Zoom
  • Ultra-Wide 16MP, f/2.2 aperture, 13mm, 1.0µm, 110° diagonal field of view with distortion correction.

Front-Facing Camera

  • 12MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 1.0µm
  • Flash: Dual LED – dual color flash

Photos

  • Auto mode with low-light & HDR multi-frame photo capture and dynamic range scene detection
  • Dedicated night photography mode
  • Smooth Zoom between all 3 Rear Facing Camera combined with digital super zoom up to 10x
  • Portrait mode with adjustable depth control. Portrait mode is supported for wide and telephoto cameras. Machine learning is used for portrait mode.
  • Panorama mode with wide dynamic range
  • Capture short video during photo capture with a long press
  • Capture photos during video recording

Video recording

  • HDR Video
  • 4K video recording at 30fps and 60fps
  • 1080p video recording at 30fps and 60fps
  • Slow-motion video at 120fps or 240fps
  • HEVC and H.264 video recording formats
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
Storage and Memory
  • 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
  • 8GB DRAM LPDDR5 memory
Security and Authentication
  • Biometric lock type: Fingerprint reader with enterprise-grade security
  • Security applications pre-loaded on the device: Microsoft Authenticator
Weight 284g
SIM slot One eSIM and one Nano SIM slot
Audio
  • Stereo speaker, Dual Mic AI-based noise suppression, and acoustic echo cancellation optimized for productive use in all postures
  • Best-in-class Full Duplex communication for voice calls in hands-free mode, receiver, and LRA
  • Qualcomm aptX Classic, HD and TWS
  • Hearing aid compatibility: M4/T3
  • Wake on Voice using Google Assistant
Exterior
  • Exterior Material: Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Color: Glacier, Obsidian
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