Microsoft Surface Duo: All you need to know about the new Surface Phone

When do Surface Duo preorders begin?

Ans-Pre-orders begin August 12, 2020, in the US.

What is the Surface Duo release date?

Ans-Shipping is expected for September 10, 2020.

What is Surface Duo price In India?

Ans-1)The price in India for Surface Duo in rupees is 1,02,331 for the 128GB model.

2)The 256GB edition costs in rupees is 1,09,668.

Will Surface Duo be on display in stores?

Ans-Yes.

Both AT&T and Best Buy stores will have Surface Duo on display for users to interact with beginning Friday, August 28th. Presumably, users can hold the device and play with the software just like other smartphones on display.

Is Surface Duo a phone?

Ans-Yes and no.

Yes, Surface Duo can make phone calls just like a regular smartphone. Users rotate the 360-degree hinge back on itself and operate Surface Duo like any single-screen device. It uses the default Google phone app and supports global LTE for voice and data.

It can also send and receive SMS text messages.

However, Microsoft refers to Surface Duo as a "new dual-screen device, purpose-built for mobile productivity." According to press materials, "Microsoft saw an opportunity to create something new with Surface Duo - not to reinvent the phone, but to inspire people to rethink how they want to use the device in their pocket."

Can Surface Duo fit in your pocket?

Ans-Yes, it should!

While everyone has different size pockets and pants, Surface Duo is only slightly taller than a standard US Passport and nearly the same width. While it is a wide phone, it is shorter than most modern smartphones and relatively thin.

Will Surface Duo get regular Android OS updates?

Ans-Yes. For 3 years.

Microsoft is committed to updating Surface Duo with regular Android and security updates. Specifically, the Surface Duo will receive both OS and security updates for three years, according to Microsoft.

Does Surface Duo have any unique security features?

Ans-Yes.

As Microsoft has built Surface Duo with professionals and businesses in mind, the device "utilizes Android security features at the OS level and at the Google services layer."

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List of Microsoft Surface Duo specifications

OSAndroid 10
DisplaySingle: 5.6 inch (1800x1350), 401 PPI, 4:3 aspect ratio
Opened: 8.1 inch (2700x1800), 401 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio
Type: AMOLED
Wide color gamut: 100% SRGB and 100% DCI-P3
Corning Gorilla Glass
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 855
NetworkWiFi-5 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE: 4x4 MIMO, Cat.18 DL / Cat 5 UL
SIMNano SIM + eSIM (no eSIM on AT&T model)
Network bandsFDD-LTE: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,19 20,25,26,28,29,30,66
TD-LTE: 38,39,40,41,46
WCDMA: 1,2,5,8
GSM/GPRS: GSM-850, E-GSM-900, DCS-1800, PCS-1900
Memory6GB RAM
Storage128GB or 256GB UFS 3.0
Expandable storageNone
Camera11MP, Æ’/2.0 1.0um, PDAF, 84.0° diagonal FOV
Optimized with AI for front and rear
AudioMono speaker
Dual mic with noise suppression and echo cancellation
Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
SecurityFingerprint
Ports1x USB-C 3.1
Battery3,577mAh
Up to 15.5 hours of Local Video Playback
Up to 10 days of Standby Time
Up to 27 hours of Talk Time
Fast Charging using 18W in-box power supply
PenSurface Pen (not included)
DimensionsOpen: 145.2mm (H) x 186.9mm (W) x 4.8mm (T)
Closed: 145.2mm (H) x 93.3mm (W) x 9.9mm (T at hinge)
Weight250 grams