Microsoft Surface Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Specs Comparison

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Display

Size:

8.1 inches
6.7 inches

Resolution:

2700 x 1800 pixels, 3:2 ratio, 401 PPI
2636 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 425 PPI

Technology:

AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

71.93 %
81.04 %

Features:

360° folding, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Front cover display:

5.6 inches, 1800 x 1350 pixels, AMOLED, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Part of the main display

Rear cover display:

5.6 inches, 1350 pixels 1800 x, AMOLED, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Part of the main display

Additional display:

1.1 inches, 112 pixels 300 x, Super AMOLED

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC (7 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 640
Adreno 640

RAM:

6GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
256GB, available to use: 224 GB, not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone
Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

3577 mAh
3300 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

Charging:

Fast charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear:

Single camera, Doubles as a selfie camera
Dual camera

Main camera:

11 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Second camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Flash:

LED
LED

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

EIS
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, EIS

Front:

10 MP

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches (186.9 x 145.2 x 4.8 mm)
6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches (167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm)

Folded:

(145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm)
(87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm)

Weight:

8.82 oz (250.0 g)
6.46 oz (183.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

None

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Glacier
Mirror black, Mirror purple

Cellular

4G (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

4G (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

3G:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes
Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

aptX
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0
5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, Video out
Charging, Headphones port, OTG

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Heart rate
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Feb 05, 2020

FCC ID value:

A3LSMF700U

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.26 W/kg

Body:

0.96 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.47 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.39 W/kg

Phablet:

3.87 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 1399
$ 1380

User Manual:

This is the official Samsu​ng Galaxy Z Flip User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Bumper (Color: Glacier), Power Supply (18w), Quick Start Guide, Warranty and Compliance Guide, SIM Ejector tool
Charger and cable, OTG, SIM ejector tool, Protector, USB-C headphones.

Availability

Officially announced:

Aug 12, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
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