In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Duo and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A528B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Folder - dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 145.2 mm | 159.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has greater height than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Width | 93.3 mm | 75.1 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. |
| Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is narrower than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Weight | 250 g | 189 g | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is lighter than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Dimensions Details | Unfolded - 186.9 mm x 4.8 mm x 145.2 mm | - | |
| Body Colour | Glacier | Awesome black | Awesome mint | Awesome white | Awesome violet | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP67 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8.2 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 W/kg (body) | 2.94 W/kg (limb), 0.878 W/kg (head), 0.842 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Both directions folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has larger screen size than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1800 x 1350 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better screen resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | - | |
| Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield, Super Smooth | |
| Display Features | PixelSense Fusion Displays | Infinity O display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 5.6" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 1800 x 1350 pixels | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 8.1 in | - | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2700 x 1800 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 2.4 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 101.5 GB | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | - | 64 Megapixel | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Camera Modes | - | Fun mode, portrait mode | |
| Light Source | - | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 11 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better front camera resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front lens aperture than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots, Portrait mode with adjustable depth control | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | High CRI LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), FOV optimised with AI (for front and rear), dynamic range scene detection, Super-resolution zoom, super zoom up to 7x, gyro-based digital video stabilisation | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3577 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has larger battery capacity than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 240 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1620 minutes | 1920 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Run Time Details | Standby: up to 240 hrs Talk: up to 1620 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 124 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1920 min |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | - | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual microphones with noise suppression and echo cancellation, Full Duplex communication, 360° hinge, stylus support, two apps side-by-side | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Duo | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headphones, 18W charger, Surface Duo Bumper (Glacier) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP67, SGS | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |
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