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Microsoft surface duo 2 vs galaxy fold 3 plus#

Although dust can no doubt get in via the hinges, the big killer here is water, with no possible obstructions to it getting to the motherboard(s). Though Gorilla Glass Victus on the main displays and Gorilla Glass 6 on the glass backs should see casual use avoid any damage. IPX1, which is next to nothing, sadly - just tested for light rain coming down vertically. And, stopping it getting the win, the comparative waste of needing a whole extra cover display. With both traditional phone and tablet screens and interfaces covered, the Z Fold 3 appears to be the best of both worlds, though at the cost of that extra outer display, both monetary and in (relative) weight. In addition, the unfolded tablet mode is also one continuous surface that can be used more seamlessly by applications.

Unfolded: 158 x 128 x 6mm, Folded: 158 x 67 x 14mm, 271gĪlthough the tablet mode (unfolded) is significantly smaller than the Surface Duo's, in fairness the folded phone is also much narrower, comparable to a traditional smartphone. The entire Duo 2 experience is, it's not an exaggeration to say, unique in the smartphone industry. So even when closed/open, the form factor is unusual. when holding the Duo 2 closed or 'open' (back half folded back) - 92mm is considerably wider than any 'phone' I've ever used. Obviously the unfolded size is very tablet like, and the curved inner screen edges do their best to present the interface as one continuous whole when browsing web pages, for example.Īlso worth noting is the width in 'one-handed' mode, i.e. £1599 (UK price, including VAT), significantly more expensive, but then if you can afford either of these phones then you probably don't care about the actual price(!) Or, where all devices are utterly excellent but in different ways, I've given each a 'green'(!) Any row where a winner would be totally subjective is left uncoloured.

Microsoft surface duo 2 vs galaxy fold 3 plus#

There's some continuity between what's on the outer display and what appears on the inner display when unfolded, plus the larger canvas inside enables multi-window functions.Īs usual, just for fun and curiosity, I've shaded in green an obvious 'win' for either device.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 aims to be two - literal - devices in one, somewhat wastefully using both a smaller outer display and a larger folding/flexible inner display.

Then, when you need it to be smaller, the second display wraps around the back, thanks to the double hinge, leaving a traditional portrait mode smartphone.

The Surface Duo 2 aims to be a dual-screened device, first and foremost, enabling you to - literally - do two things at once, with the occasional application spanning both displays for an expanded experience.

Whereas this year at least you can see where your money has gone - the specifications below are more closely matched than you might have thought possible given Microsoft's track record.Īlthough both Android-powered smartphones 'fold', the philosophy and physics are very different: It's notable that last year's Surface Duo was so horribly under-specced that its price point was a joke.