In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Microsoft Surface Duo. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F700F/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen | Folder - dual screen | |
| Height | 167.3 mm | 145.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater height than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Width | 73.6 mm | 93.3 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 9.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Weight | 183 g | 250 g | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Dimensions Details | Unfolded - 73.6 mm x 6.9 mm x 167.3 mm Folded - 73.6 mm x 15.4 mm x 87.4 mm |
Unfolded - 186.9 mm x 4.8 mm x 145.2 mm | |
| Body Colour | Grey | Mirror black | Mirror purple | Glacier | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.369 W/kg (head), 1.546 W/kg (body) | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Both directions folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 5.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger screen size than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2636 x 1080 pixels | 1800 x 1350 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better screen resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
| Pixel Density | 425 ppi | 401 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better pixel density than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.9:9 | 4:3 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | PixelSense Fusion Displays | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | OLED display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 1.05" | 5.6" | |
| Second Display Resolution | 300 x 112 pixels | 1800 x 1350 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more RAM than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more internal memory than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| User Memory | 223.3 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.0 |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 0 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 78 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
| Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Filter mode | - | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, AR Doodle | - |
| 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) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 11 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) | Microsoft Surface Duo has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger front camera pixel size than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, Live focus video | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 3577 mAh | Microsoft Surface Duo has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 240 hours | |
| Talk Time | 2100 minutes | 1620 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2100 min |
Standby: up to 240 hrs Talk: up to 1620 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | 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 | |
| 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 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, 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 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 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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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 | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Thom Browne Theme | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual microphones with noise suppression and echo cancellation, Full Duplex communication, 360° hinge, stylus support, two apps side-by-side |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, leather cover, Galaxy Watch Active2, gray leather and a black rubber watch straps, Galaxy Buds+ (Thom Browne colors and a grey cradle) | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headphones, 18W charger, Surface Duo Bumper (Glacier) | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE | - |
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