iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Why is iPhone XS better than Microsoft Surface Duo 2?
Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 284 g (10.02 ounces)
Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 184.5 mm (7.26 inches)
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 145.2 mm (5.72 inches)
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs Glacier, Obsidian
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Why is Microsoft Surface Duo 2 better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 4449 mAh vs 2658 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 5.8"
Better display resolution: 2688 x 1892 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
The phone is 3 years and 1 month newer
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
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
184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)
Thickness
5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)
Screen size
8.3"
Weight
284 g
(10.02 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
184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)
Thickness
5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)
Screen size
8.3"
Weight
284 g
(10.02 ounces)
Score 4.3
Score 3.4
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Score 4.3
Score 3.4
TechRadar
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Tech Advisor
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2
PCMag
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Smartprix
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS
2,571
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
3,765 +46.44%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone XS
1,270
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
1,480 +16.54%
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
2,476
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
3,268 +31.99%
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
1,108 +4.73%
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.
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
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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 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.
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Specs
iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
284 g (10.02 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
5.5 mm (0.22 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
184.5 mm (7.26 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
147.34 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Glacier, Obsidian
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.7
-
Can be folded
-
✔
Display
Screen size
5.8"
8.3"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
401 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
2688 x 1892 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Has a secondary screen
-
✔
Resolution (secondary screen)
-
1344 x 1892px
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
4GB
8GB
Android version
-
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
-
GPU turbo
-
840 MHz
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
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
-
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
✔
-
Supports widgets
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
4449 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
23W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
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
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
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iPhone XS
Microsoft Surface Duo 2