iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
Why is iPhone XS better than Microsoft Surface Duo?
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 128GB, 256GB
More megapixels main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP vs 11 MP
Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 250 g (8.82 ounces)
Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 186.9 mm (7.36 inches)
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 145.2 mm (5.72 inches)
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs White
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
Why is Microsoft Surface Duo better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 3577 mAh vs 2658 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 6GB vs 4GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 8.1" vs 5.8"
Better display resolution: 2700 x 1800 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
The phone is 1 year and 11 months newer
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)
Width
186.9 mm
(7.36 inches)
Thickness
4.8 mm
(0.19 inches)
Screen size
8.1"
Weight
250 g
(8.82 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)
Width
186.9 mm
(7.36 inches)
Thickness
4.8 mm
(0.19 inches)
Screen size
8.1"
Weight
250 g
(8.82 ounces)
Score 4.3
Score 3.1
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
Score 4.3
Score 3.1
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Microsoft Surface Duo
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Microsoft Surface Duo
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Microsoft Surface Duo
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Microsoft Surface Duo
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Microsoft Surface Duo
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iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Microsoft Surface Duo
The Microsoft Surface Duo is an innovative dual-screen device designed for productivity and versatility. Featuring two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays that open to create an expansive 8.1-inch workspace, it offers a unique multitasking experience. Users can run two apps side by side or extend a single app across both screens, making it ideal for professionals and multitaskers.
Powered by a Snapdragon processor, the Surface Duo delivers smooth performance, whether you’re browsing, working on documents, or streaming content. The device runs on Android, granting access to a vast array of apps and services. The dual 11MP cameras ensure quality photos and video calls, adding to its utility for business and personal use.
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Specs
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
250 g (8.82 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
4.8 mm (0.19 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
186.9 mm (7.36 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
145.2 mm (5.72 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
-
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
-
Waterproof depth rating
2 m
-
Volume
78.4 cm³
130.26 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
White
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.7
-
Can be folded
-
✔
Display
Screen size
5.8"
8.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
401 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
2700 x 1800 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
-
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
6GB
Android version
-
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
257 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
7 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
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
31.79 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
-
16GB
GPU execution units
-
2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
10W
Release date
2018
2020
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
-
Number of transistors
6900 million
6700 million
GPU turbo
-
585 MHz
Memory channels
-
4
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Supported displays
-
2
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
11 MP
Front camera
7MP
-
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
-
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
1080 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/2.0
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
7x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
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
-
Has timelapse function
✔
-
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
1 µm
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
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
-
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
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
3577 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
27 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
-
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
-
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
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iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo