iPhone XS Max vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Short Description
iPhone XS Max
Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 1242 x 2688 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3174 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Screen size: 8.3" / Resolution: 2688 x 1892 px / Main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4449 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Why is iPhone XS Max better than Microsoft Surface Duo 2?
Lighter: 208 g (7.34 ounces) vs 284 g (10.02 ounces)
Narrower: 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) vs 184.5 mm (7.26 inches)
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs Glacier, Obsidian
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Why is Microsoft Surface Duo 2 better than iPhone XS Max?
Bigger battery capacity: 4449 mAh vs 3174 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 8GB vs 4GB
More megapixels main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP
More megapixels front camera: 12MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 8.3" vs 6.5"
Better display resolution: 2688 x 1892 px vs 1242 x 2688 px
Higher charging speed: 23W vs 15W
Shorter: 145.2 mm (5.72 inches) vs 157.5 mm (6.2 inches)
The phone is 3 years and 1 month newer
Size Comparison
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Height
157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)
Width
77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
208 g
(7.34 ounces)
6.5"
8.3"
Height
145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)
Width
184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)
Thickness
5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)
Screen size
8.3"
Weight
284 g
(10.02 ounces)
Height
157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)
Width
77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
208 g
(7.34 ounces)
Height
145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)
Width
184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)
Thickness
5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)
Screen size
8.3"
Weight
284 g
(10.02 ounces)
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 3.4
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Score 4.4
Score 3.4
CNet
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
TechRadar
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Tech Advisor
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
PCMag
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Smartprix
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
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Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS Max
2,534
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
3,765 +48.58%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone XS Max
1,265
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
1,480 +17%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS Max
2,444
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
3,268 +33.72%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XS Max
1,109 +4.82%
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
1,058
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Price Comparison
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Price in Europe From € 270
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About Products
iPhone XS Max
The Apple iPhone XS Max is a premium device that combines a stunning 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with exceptional performance. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming, multitasking, and app usage.
The dual 12MP camera system with Smart HDR captures impressive photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera handles high-quality selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking and a stainless steel and glass design, it feels as luxurious as it looks. The iPhone XS Max also offers wireless charging and water resistance, making it a durable and powerful option for those seeking a top-tier smartphone experience.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a unique foldable device that blends the features of a smartphone and a tablet, designed for productivity and multitasking. It comes with two 5.8-inch AMOLED displays that unfold to create an expansive 8.3-inch canvas, perfect for running multiple apps simultaneously. The dual screens are optimized for multitasking, allowing users to drag and drop content between apps or view two apps side by side.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 5G connectivity, and up to 8GB of RAM, the Surface Duo 2 offers a smooth, fast performance for both work and entertainment. The device includes a triple-camera setup, featuring a 12MP main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto lens for versatile photography.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XS Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Design
Weight
208 g (7.34 ounces)
284 g (10.02 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
5.5 mm (0.22 inches)
Width
77.4 mm (3.05 inches)
184.5 mm (7.26 inches)
Height
157.5 mm (6.2 inches)
145.2 mm (5.72 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
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Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
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Waterproof depth rating
2 m
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Volume
93.87 cm³
147.34 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
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Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Glacier, Obsidian
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
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Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
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French Repairability Index
4.6
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Can be folded
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✔
Display
Screen size
6.5"
8.3"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
401 ppi
Resolution
1242 x 2688 px
2688 x 1892 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
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Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 6
-
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
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Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Has a secondary screen
-
✔
Resolution (secondary screen)
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1344 x 1892px
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
4GB
8GB
Android version
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Android 11
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
-
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
8 MB
1 MB
DDR memory version
4
5
Maximum memory amount
-
16GB
L3 cache
-
3 MB
GPU execution units
-
2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
10W
Release date
2018
2021
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
512 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
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GPU turbo
-
840 MHz
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
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Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
7MP
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/1.7
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
-
Optical zoom
2x
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Has a front-facing led flash
-
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
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Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
-
Has focus modes
-
✔
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
Supports widgets
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
3174 mAh
4449 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
23W
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
16.1 hours
-
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
-
Features
Has 5G support
-
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
7500 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Body SAR (US)
1.52W/kg
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Head SAR (US)
1.39W/kg
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Body sar (eu)
0.99W/kg
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Head SAR (eu)
0.99W/kg
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Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
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