Surface Duo (1st Gen)
CPU Benchmark
1,800
Battery Life
15h
Weight
250g
Customization
1/10
Surface Duo (1st Gen) Features
"A pioneering dual-screen Android device connected by a 360-degree hinge, redefining mobile multitasking capabilities."
Standout strengths
- Innovative dual-screen design perfect for multitasking
- Incredibly thin and beautiful hardware aesthetics
- Versatile 360-degree hinge enables multiple postures
Trade-offs
- Poor, single-lens camera performance
- Lacks NFC for mobile payments
Surface Duo (1st Gen) Performance Position
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Surface Duo (1st Gen)
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Surface Duo 2
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Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Duo (1st Gen)
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| Spec Item | Duo (1st Gen) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 1,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 800 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 15h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 250g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Duo (1st Gen) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Duo (1st Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (CPU Benchmark: 1,800) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 640 (GPU Benchmark: 800) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB |
| Display Size | 5.6" |
| Resolution | 2700 × 1800 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 250g |
| Dimensions | 145 × 69 × 8.1 mm |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
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