Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs Microsoft Surface Duo
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
82.98 %
71.93 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
360° folding, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), 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, 1800 x 1350 pixels, AMOLED, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Part of the main display
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, available to use: 53 GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3577 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Single camera, Doubles as a selfie camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
EIS
Front
8 MP (Autofocus, HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Folded
145.2 x 93.3 x 9.9 mm
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Stylus
Keys
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Midnight black, Maple gold, Orchid gray, Deep Sea blue
Glacier
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 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)
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)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
aptX
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort
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; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Charging, OTG, Video out
Charging, Headphones port, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Heart rate
Other
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.70 W/kg
Body
0.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.36 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 930
$ 1399
In The Box
Bumper (Color: Glacier), Power Supply (18w), Quick Start Guide, Warranty and Compliance Guide, SIM Ejector tool
Availability
Officially announced
Aug 23, 2017
Aug 12, 2020
