Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 in 2023: Is It Worth Buying?
Source: Know Your Mobile EN→zh-CN
The Surface Duo 2 is definitely a not-for-everyone smartphone. However, based on my own user experience, I will recommend buying the device in 2023. Despite all the minor bugs and issues, I personally enjoyed using a dual-screen phone with all its great advantages. Perfect for e-reading, note-taking, watching videos, Xbox gaming, streaming, meetings, and calls, Surface Duo 2 provides exceptional possibilities for both working mode and entertainment. You also get a solid battery life, a classy camera, and instant access to the best of Microsoft 365 and every Android app in the Google Play store.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2023

70% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Tech Advisor EN→zh-CN
Even with a price drop, that means the Surface Duo 2 still doesn’t have mainstream appeal. It’s an impressive device in many ways, but not one the average consumer should be considering unless they want to completely change how they approach their smartphone use. For others, it could be enticing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: built for business
Source: Stuff Magazine EN→zh-CN
Performance isn’t up there with the best flagship phones, and the design has its limitations – which makes us think it’s best used as a companion device rather than as a replacement for your smartphone. Given the price, that’s a tough ask. For the same amount you could buy an iPhone 13 and still have cash left over for an iPad. That said, the pocket-friendly form factor and Microsoft service integration could still be enough to convince you otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

Microsoft’S Weird Surface Duo 2 Has Surprisingly Become My Favorite Device Of The Year
Source: The Verge EN→zh-CN
Rumors have it that Microsoft won’t be launching a Duo 3 this year, instead holding it for 2023. That would give it more time to iron out issues and avoid the bug-filled launches that plagued both the original Duo and the Duo 2. Microsoft could also address the aspects of the Duo design that make it difficult to use as a primary phone (a touchscreen on the outside would go a long way here). Perhaps it can figure out a way to attach and charge the pen without resorting to a goofy and expensive add-on case. A recent patent filing from the company imagines a Duo-like device that utilizes a single panel that can fold 360 degrees instead of two discrete screens attached by a hinge. I’m not sure what problem that would solve other than eliminating the gap between the screens when you’re watching video, but it definitely would look cool. Either way, if Microsoft remains committed to the Duo form factor and continues to iterate on it, I’ll be watching. The Duo 2 has gone from one of the most problematic devices I’ve reviewed to one of my favorites, and I’m curious to see where Microsoft takes it next.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2022

Surface Duo 2 Long-Term Review: Revisiting A Different Kind Of Foldable
Source: MrMobile
Just last week on this channel we were exploring what it means to blur the line between smartphone and computer … but I guess the reality is that I’ve been thinking about it since about 2007, when I realized during an otherwise uneventful walk around my college town that I could post a new LiveJournal entry (yep, I was one of those guys) right from my pocket instead of going home for my computer. This week, instead of replacing a PC with a smartphone, we’re talking about bringing a PC feature to the smartphone: the idea of a second screen. The subject of today’s episode of Into The Fold is the Surface Duo 2 from Microsoft, and yes, you’ve seen it before on this channel – but it’s not the phone you remember.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2022

60% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Tech Advisor EN→zh-CN
From a hardware perspective, the Surface Duo 2 is undoubtedly a success. Almost all the upgrades Microsoft introduced hit the mark, including performance from the Snapdragon 888, a new triple rear camera system and much-improved battery life. The new 90Hz displays are also excellent and having two 5.8in screens within such a compact form factor is genuinely impressive. However, Microsoft is yet to fully address the Duo’s software issues. Most apps on the Play Store simply aren’t designed to work across both screens, with app crashes and missing information relatively common. Multitasking is great for two apps side-by-side, but doesn't offer much flexibility if your workflow differs. Ultimately, unless you’re heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem and love the dual-screen form factor, you’re probably better off looking elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Dual-screen phone gets a comeback
Source: Expert Reviews EN→zh-CN
It’s quite obvious that the Surface Duo 2 is an enticing upgrade. The sort of phone I was hoping to use when the original model first launched in 2020, Microsoft finally has a foldable worth buying on its second attempt – even if it is stonkingly expensive. For most phone buyers, a humdrum single-screen handset is the better purchase for a while to come, but for anyone with a deep bank balance looking to venture into fresh territory, the Surface Duo 2 isn’t a bad choice at all.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

65% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Do not pay $1,500 for this
Source: Android Police EN→zh-CN
Unless you're a major Microsoft fan. The Surface Duo 2 is great at some things you can't do well (or at all) on other phones. For example, you can run two apps side-by-side without feeling cramped, and some apps even have custom interfaces for the Duo that make them much more powerful. However, all of those apps come from Microsoft. If you don't live deep in Microsoft's ecosystem, the Duo 2 will be a consistently frustrating experience. Even just checking notifications and taking photos is tedious on this device. A lot of my frustration is down to bugs, which are rife in the Duo 2's custom version of Android 11. Apps crash far too often, and some of the worst offenders are pre-loaded on the phone. Even the camera app crashes. If you just span Outlook or run a few MS apps side-by-side, you won't run into the worst of it. As soon as you start rotating, typing, and multitasking with both those screens, you'll start to wonder why you spent so much on this phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 65%

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Dual Screen Device Can’t Be Easily Compared to Other Smartphones
Source: Tech Acute EN→zh-CN
Just like its predecessor, it is unlikely that the Surface Duo 2 will make a lot of sales this year or the next. By the time others gear up to incorporate the new Snapdragon chips and bring out other features at economical prices, Microsoft will always lag if they keep releasing their new phones with almost outdated features towards the end of the year. From the engineering perspective, the innovations such as the form factor seem flawless. But for a customer, it might be a dead-end road.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/14/2021

Microsoft Duo 2 Durability Test! - There's one big problem...
Source: JerryRigEverything
Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Dual screen phones have alway appealed to me. Maybe because Ive always had dual displays for my desktop PC. But.... This Microsoft Surface Duo 2 (running android) doesnt really move my meter. I wish Microsoft would do something new in the moble space... like make a pocket sized computer. What do you think? Let me know down in the comments.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2021

71% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review: Maybe next time
Source: Mobile Syrup EN→zh-CN
Finally, the price. $1,899.99 is a steep ask for any phone, especially one that’s not available with carriers since most people still finance or subsidize phones that way. It’s even tougher to swallow when the phone in question is buggy and core features like the camera don’t work properly. Microsoft could totally fix these problems with subsequent software updates, but given the company’s track record on software with the original Duo, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Unless you’re swimming in cash and want to buy the Duo 2 just to experience it, I would recommend not getting this phone. There are too many problems and the cost is too high to justify. The Surface Duo 2 starts at $1,899 and is available at retailers like Best Buy and the Microsoft Store.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 71%

70% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review in progress: Two weeks in and I'm as confused as I am intrigued
Source: Zdnet.com EN→zh-CN
I haven't fully tested the cameras outside of a couple of photos of random stuff on my desk and one of my dogs. Even those boring pictures look much better than I remember the original Duo's camera being, but not on the same level of Apple's iPhone, Google's Pixel or even a Galaxy phone. I'm sure my experience and opinion of the Duo 2 will drastically change over the coming days and weeks. I'll keep updating this review in progress as that happens.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN
When Microsoft released the original Surface Duo back in 2020, it was all about providing professionals an easy way to work on the go, getting rid of the barrier between being in the office and being on the road. It was an odd thing to sell in the middle of a global pandemic, to be sure, but the Surface Duo 2 is here right when the world seems to be at least starting to reopen. And because the world just wasn’t at a stage where something like the Surface Duo 2 was needed a year ago, it feels kind of like a fresh start this time around. We know we’re much more out-and-about than we were when we reviewed the original Android phone, and we know we’re certainly not alone. But the Surface Duo 2, in the face of this fresh start, comes with a higher price tag, starting at $1,499 in the US, which is a bit more than the $1,399 (£1,350, about AU$1,930) that Microsoft asked for last time. With that higher price you are getting a flagship-level mobile chipset in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, along with 8GB of RAM and way better cameras – both front and back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 2nd gen Surface Duo 2 dual screen Android phone offers vastly improved hardware specs compared to the first version. The smartphone that wants to be a mini laptop runs Android 11 on the Snapdragon 888 CPU with 5G, and it has triple rear cameras instead of the solo inner camera on the first version. The 800 nit dual 5.8” OLED displays are excellent and combine to a single 8.3” big screen (with seam in the middle) that compatible with Surface pens including the new Surface Slim Pen 2 that magnetically attaches to the phone and recharges wirelessly. The phone is sold unlocked for use with most carriers in the US and it’s available in your choice of white or black. It competes with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, with the upside is there’s no flexible display here to break.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2021

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review: Double Jeopardy
Source: MrMobile
The Surface Duo 2 is built to help you do a lot of things at once. And for tech reviewers, there is no busier time than the month so insane we gave it a new name: "Techtober." So to see just how well this new Duo does (or doesn’t do) at helping me keep my head on straight, I decided to take a page out of my buddy TheUnlockr’s book and take you along for part of an atypical Techtober day in Brooklyn. I'm Michael Fisher; join me and my friend David Cogen for a day in Dumbo -- on the Surface Duo 2!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2021

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Reviews Are Mixed: Great Futuristic Design, But Full of Bugs?
Source: iTech Post EN→zh-CN
Despite these unpreventable faults, the Duo 2 is still a satisfactory offering, with the addition of Microsoft Pen support and dual-screen gaming as among its strengths. There is also a Glance Bar, which gives users a glimpse of notifications in the gap between screens when the device is shut. This shows that Microsoft is continuing to do its work on improving the Duo 2's form factor. However, the remaining issues that beset the Duo 2, and the steep price tag of $1,500, the Duo 2 is not still something an ordinary, everyday user would want to purchase.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/22/2021

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Engadget
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021

70% Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Source: PC Mag EN→zh-CN
It was easy to bash the first Surface Duo because on a basic level, it didn't work. The Duo 2 works. It's just really strange. The Surface Duo 2 is the Wolverine of mobile multitasking. "I'm the best at what I do," it says, "but sometimes what I do doesn't look very nice." Yes, it's certainly possible to do split-screen on other Android phones like the Galaxy Z Fold3, but it isn't nearly as easy nor as obvious. If your ideal phone workflow involves copying and pasting a lot from one window to another, the Duo is a uniquely usable tool. But while the Duo 2 does things other $1,500 phones can't do, it doesn't do things other $1,500 phones can, like deliver class-leading image quality or feel comfortable when held up to your head for a phone call. It isn't really an unfolding tablet like the Z Fold3. It's very much its own thing. If you're interested in the Duo 2, go into the experience with your eyes open, your curiosity alive, and your credit card well-financed. It doesn't earn our Editors' Choice award, but for a certain kind of mobile multitasker, it'll be a godsend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

78% Surface Duo 2 review: Microsoft's folding phone is innovative, but impractical
Source: CNet EN→zh-CN
The Surface Duo 2 has a new triple-camera system with three lenses: a 12-megapixel wide lens, 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens. It's a big upgrade from the single 11-megapixel lens on the previous Surface Duo, but this certainly isn't a phone for photo enthusiasts. During my tests, the Surface Duo 2 produced photos that were clear and crisp, but in many cases weren't as well-lit and colorful as those taken on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and iPhone 13 Pro Max. This is usually most noticeable when looking at the sky in the background during outdoor shots, which was sometimes a completely different color compared to the phones from Samsung and Apple. Photos taken with the Surface Duo 2's zoom lens also weren't sharp or vibrant enough, and the same can be said for images taken with its 12-megapixel selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 78%

63% Surface Duo 2 review: Microsoft's second dual-screen hybrid is a letdown
Source: Engadget EN→zh-CN
I could go on about all the little ways the Duo 2 struggles, but that would take forever. Some of them are minor and just require a little adjusting, while others, like the camera app, are downright unforgivable. Things Microsoft introduced to improve the experience, like the triple rear cameras and Glance bar, are only slight improvements. I appreciate the faster screens, but at this price they’re almost a given. I haven’t been able to test the Slim Pen 2, but it’s worth noting you’ll have to pay an extra $130 for it. Like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Duo 2 is suffering a sort of identity crisis. Neither device works well as a phone replacement, but at least Samsung’s foldable has reliable software and good cameras. Despite the improvements, the Duo 2 is still a kind of gimmicky device that’s costly to boot and only people with $1,500 to burn and who really need a dual-screen phone should buy it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 63%

65% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Maybe third time's a charm
Source: Android Police EN→zh-CN
A lot of my frustration is down to bugs, which are rife in the Duo 2's custom version of Android 11. Apps crash far too often, and some of the worst offenders are pre-loaded on the phone. Even the camera app crashes. If you just span Outlook or run a few MS apps side-by-side, you won't run into the worst of it. As soon as you start rotating, typing, and multitasking with both those screens, you'll start to wonder why you spent so much on this phone. Microsoft's ecosystem is valuable if that's where you need to be, and the Duo 2 could be a good phone for someone who is equal parts interested in dual-pane Outlook and streaming Gears 5 over 5G. If that's all you need from a phone, the Duo 2 is where it's at. But I am forced to remind you of the price tag. Is this experience worth $1,500? If you ask me, no. I have a hard time even imagining a consumer who would get their money's worth with the Duo 2.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 65%

60% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review: Duo-Over Or Strike Two?
Source: The Verge EN→zh-CN
It’s easy to see the potential in the Surface Duo line. You can dream up all kinds of different ways you’d put two screens to use, get more work done, and live in the future. But it doesn’t take long for those dreams to come crashing down to reality. Between the bugs and inherent awkwardness of the form factor, the Duo 2 is just a difficult device to live with day to day, much like its predecessor. Despite Microsoft addressing many of the omissions of the first generation — a proper camera, NFC, dual speakers, 5G, current processor — the Duo 2 still feels like a secondary device, something you carry alongside your primary phone for taking pictures, paying for things, and general phone stuff. If you do want a futuristic device that straddles the line between phone and tablet and has pen input, you’ll be better off with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, which has a better multimedia experience; can be used easier in one hand; and far fewer bugs. Or maybe you just wait, after all, this segment is still very much in its infancy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 hands-on: Holding potential
Source: Mobile Syrup EN→zh-CN
The top of the Duo 2, where the bump wedges between the two sides, feels sturdy. But without similar support on the bottom half, it feels like an unfortunate amount of pressure could cause some serious damage. In other words, don’t squeeze the Duo 2 too hard. All in all, the Duo 2 feels like an improvement over the original Duo, but it’s hard to say yet if it’s worth the $1,899.99. My gut says probably not, but I’ll need to spend more time with the Duo 2 to be certain. There will be a full review coming soon with a deep dive into everything — the new camera system, performance with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, battery life and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2021

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review in progress: 3 things I love, 3 things I don't
Source: Zdnet.com EN→zh-CN
I haven't really used the cameras outside of a couple of photos of random stuff on my desk. Even those boring pictures look much better than I remember the Duo's camera being, but I need more time to fully test them. I'm sure my experience and opinion of the Duo 2 will drastically change over the coming days and weeks. I'll keep updating this review in progress as that happens.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021

60% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Better, but still buggy
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN
The old chestnut is that Microsoft is governed by the “rule of threes.” Like Windows 3.0, the third time’s the charm. We’d say the second time certainly isn’t, at least in the case of the Surface Duo 2. Let’s face it: Some really, really big companies (Apple, Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi) have spent very large amounts of money designing top-of-the-line cameras for their smartphones. Microsoft might hope that the Surface Duo 2’s camera is good enough, but it falls short in my book. In other areas — NFC and 5G — they’ve checked the boxes customers demanded. Some of Microsoft’s old Lumia Windows Phones were good, and even great, but those were phones that few bought as Android and iOS took hold. The Surface Duo 2 accomplishes what Microsoft set out to achieve: Develop a productive dual-screen phablet-y device that absolutely works unlike anything else under certain scenarios.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN
Alright, I’ll give Microsoft some credit. The Surface Duo 2 is certainly much better than its predecessor, offering a triple-lens, rear-facing camera, a smoother UI experience and a cool new Glance Bar. However, there are still some bothersome aspects that Microsoft should fix, including how difficult it is to take notes while simultaneously using another app. I’m also not convinced about the camera app; it doesn’t seem stable, especially when the screen times out. I always like to reflect on which consumers would benefit from the products I review, and in this case, the Surface Duo 2 is suitable for on-the-go, Microsoft 365 users who are tired of not being able to view two apps at the same time on their devices. For those who often need to cross-reference between two documents on different apps, the Surface Duo 2 is a dream come true and an excellent solution for those who despise the limitations of non-foldable phones. While the Surface Duo 2 is decent, I can’t help but feel as if I must sleep with one eye open.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A great second impression
Source: Digital Trends EN→zh-CN
First, this is not a phone for everyone; it’s not supposed to be a phone for everyone. This is a phone for someone who values productivity over creation. This is a phone for someone who either will carry a second phone with a good camera or someone who doesn’t really care about the camera. The person buying this phone doesn’t want an iPhone, or a Galaxy S series phone. They want something that’s unique and fun and they don’t mind paying a lot extra for it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review, Pros, and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News EN→zh-CN
The features are pretty much the same as the current-gen foldable phone. But what makes the phone stand would be the software optimization. Unlike the Surface Duo, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 would have better optimization, while the aesthetic hinge design makes the phone stand out from the competition. But at the same time, it divides the screen into two partitions. Anyway, if you are looking for heavy performance, you will get superb support, whether the camera or the battery. While if you have an obsession with buying the latest technology phones, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 might be a better complement to your bookshelf. It may be a strong competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3; as you can see, the phone hits many sections. But does it adds value unless and until you are a Microsoft fan since you can get better foldable phones at the same price with better customization? If you’re looking for an alternative option, you can try the Samsung galaxy Z fold 3 or Xiaomi Mix Fold smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2021

Hands on: Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 mostly fixes the problems of the original
Source: XDA Developers EN→zh-CN
From the brief amount of time that I got to spend with the Surface Duo 2, I became fairly smitten with it. For one thing, it’s one heck of a sexy device, especially in that new Obsidian color. Seriously though; we talk so much about new features that I feel like the new color is going under the radar. The Glacier color is beautiful, and maybe it’s because it’s new, but the Obsidian color really blows me away. I can’t remember the last time I said that about a black smartphone (sorry Samsung). When Microsoft released the original Surface Duo with such a subpar camera, their defense was that it was a productivity device. Still, people are using this thing as their smartphone. I really don’t think many people were looking to carry around a smartphone to take pictures with and a Surface Duo. So now, the Surface Duo 2 fixes those problems. It’s got a current-gen flagship chip, 5G, a proper camera, and even NFC. All of that comes in an even sexier package.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2021

Hands on: Surface Duo 2 review
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN
The Surface Duo 2 is Microsoft's flagship mobile device, and this time around it brings much faster hardware and some notable usability improvements. We'll have to wait to see how it plays out in a full review, but things are looking good this time around. The Surface Duo debuted just over a year ago, and was one of the most unique devices in a while, certainly the most adventurous we'd ever seen Microsoft be. But there were a number of issues that stopped the not-a-phone from reaching its true potential. The Surface Duo 2, then, is Microsoft's chance to take the concept to the masses with some much-needed improvements.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2021

92% Mit dem Zweiten wird alles besser
Source: Chip.de DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 97% features: 88% display: 88% mobility: 88%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Die Idee ist gut, aber...
Source: Futurezone.at DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2022

Doppelt gemoppelt
Source: A1 Blog DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2022

Viele Schritte vor, aber ein großer zurück
Source: MobiFlip DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2021

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Software und Performance
Source: Windows United DE DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2021

Surface Duo 2 im Test: Klapphandy zwischen Mini-Notebook und Smartphone
Source: Computerbild DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2021

70% Surface Duo 2 – praktisch hebbeding is niet voor iedereen
Source: Computer Totaal NL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%

Test Labo Microsoft Surface Duo 2 : un concept innovant, qui reste à affiner
Source: L' Eclaireur FNAC FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/19/2022
Rating: performance: 100% display: 50%

50% Test du Microsoft Surface Duo 2 : un coup de cœur impossible à conseiller
Source: Frandroid FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 : la prise en main
Source: CNet France FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2021