Microsoft Surface Duo 2 vs Oppo Find N2: The Ultimate Folding Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Oppo Find N2 emerges as the stronger contender, boasting a superior chipset, faster charging, and a brighter, more vibrant display. While the Surface Duo 2 excels in productivity with its dual-screen design, the Find N2 offers a more polished and feature-rich foldable experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 | Oppo Find N2 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 6 Gbps DL | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 257, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, September 22. Released 2021, October 21 | 2022, December 15 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, December 23 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) - folded, plastic front - unfolded, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus) or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 184.5 x 145.2 x 5.5 mm Folded: 145.2 x 92.1 x 11 mm | Unfolded: 132.2 x 140.5 x 7.4 mmFolded: 132.2 x 72.6 x 14.6 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 284 g (10.02 oz) | 233 g or 237 g (8.22 oz) |
| Stylus support | Stylus support | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | - |
| Resolution | 1892 x 2688 pixels (~401 ppi density) | 1792 x 1920 pixels (~370 ppi density) |
| Size | 8.3 inches, 204.0 cm2 (~152.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.1 inches, 162.2 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR, 800 nits (peak) | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1550 nits (peak) |
| Folded position display: 5.8 inches, AMOLED, 1344 x 1892 pixels (4:3) | Cover display: AMOLED, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 5.54 inches, 1080 x 2120 pixels, 18:9 ratio 1000 nits (HBM), 1350 nits (peak) | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14" Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14" |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm TOF 3D, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 32 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2", 0.8µm, AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14" Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14" |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (Dolby support) |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, tri-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 23W wired | 67W wired, 37% in 10 min, 100% in 42 min 10W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4449 mAh | Li-Po 4520 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Glacier, Obsidian | Black, Green, White |
| Models | - | PGU110 |
| Price | About 1480 EUR | About 1100 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 962082 (v9) GeekBench: 3670 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
- Unique dual-screen design for multitasking
- Tight integration with Microsoft ecosystem
- Compact and pocketable
- Noticeable screen crease and bezels
- Less powerful chipset
- Slower charging
- Camera performance lags behind competitors
Oppo Find N2
- Superior performance with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Exceptional battery life and fast charging
- Refined folding mechanism
- Generally better camera performance
- Less focused on productivity multitasking compared to Duo 2
- Availability may be limited in some regions
Display Comparison
The Oppo Find N2 takes a clear lead in the display department. Its 1216 nits max brightness significantly outshines the Surface Duo 2, offering better visibility in bright conditions. The Find N2's 'infinite' contrast ratio (nominal) suggests exceptional image quality. The Duo 2's dual screens, while unique, suffer from a noticeable crease and bezels, impacting the overall viewing experience. The Find N2's folding mechanism is also generally considered more refined.
Camera Comparison
While both phones offer capable cameras, the Oppo Find N2 is generally considered to have the edge. Oppo's camera systems are known for their image processing and overall quality. Specific camera specs are not detailed, but reviews consistently praise the Find N2's camera performance. The Surface Duo 2's camera setup is adequate but lacks the refinement and features of the Find N2.
Performance
The Oppo Find N2's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset provides a noticeable performance boost over the Surface Duo 2's Snapdragon 888. The newer chip offers improved efficiency and raw power, resulting in smoother multitasking and faster app loading times. While the Duo 2 is still capable, the Find N2's performance is undeniably superior, especially for demanding tasks like gaming.
Battery Life
The Oppo Find N2's endurance rating of 83h is exceptional, significantly surpassing what's typically expected. Coupled with its 67W fast charging (reaching 37% in 10 minutes and 100% in 42 minutes), it offers a vastly superior battery experience compared to the Surface Duo 2's 23W wired charging.
Buying Guide
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is ideal for productivity-focused users who value dual-screen multitasking and tight integration with Microsoft's ecosystem. The Oppo Find N2 is a better choice for those prioritizing a premium foldable experience with top-tier performance, a stunning display, and fast charging.