As anticipated, Microsoft introduced the brand new Surface Duo 2 throughout what was an in any other case laptop-focused Surface occasion. The tech large debuted the brand new Android telephone alongside 4 new Surface gadgets, together with the Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Go 3.

Packed with some main updates, the successor to final yr’s Surface Duo is quicker and comes outfitted with an improved digicam and help for contactless funds. Pricing begins at $1,499.99, and the dual-screen, hinged gadget will launch on October twentieth. However, you may preorder the telephone — in addition to the opposite Surface {hardware} — from a number of retailers now, and take a look at our hands-on to see if it’s well worth the buy right here.

How to preorder the Surface Duo 2

Unlike its predecessor, the Surface Duo 2 runs on Android 11, helps 5G in addition to wi-fi charging, and options an NFC chip for contactless funds. It boasts a dynamic triple-camera system that features a 12MP telephoto on the entrance, permitting for higher-res video calls, in addition to a 16MP ultrawide lens on the rear. Similar to its Android-equipped rivals — particularly, this yr’s Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 and Galaxy S21 Ultra — the Duo 2 moreover makes use of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor, in addition to 8GB of RAM.

Display-wise, the 2 5.8-inch, 1344 x 1892 OLED touchscreens open to eight.3 inches diagonally and supply the power to run two choose apps aspect by aspect. You also can drag and drop between screens in choose apps. When it involves the general design, the gadget options thinner bezels and sells in each “glacier” and “obsidian” shade variants. Note, nevertheless, Microsoft isn’t promoting the 512GB configuration within the obsidian tone.

The Surface Duo 2 is at present obtainable for preorder from Microsoft. Unlocked, you should purchase the bottom 128GB mannequin for $1,499.99 upfront, whereas the 256GB and 512GB variations retail for $1,599.99 and $1,799.99, respectively.

We’ll be updating this submit with service promotions if and once they turn into obtainable.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

The dual-screen Microsoft Surface Duo 2 runs on Android 11, boasts a triple-camera system, and affords 5G help.