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This means that the actual lenses aren’t making direct contact with the back of the left side of the device when it closes, and the glass casing of the device isn’t in danger of shattering after opening and closing it repeatedly. The camera is surrounded with this plastic material, which extends a bit further than the glass back of the camera. That was one of our first worries when we first started using this device, but it’s one that has since turned out to be assuaged. This is something we’re used to in the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra we use as a personal device, but there’s one critical difference between the two devices: the Surface Duo 2 needs to close on top of this camera bump. Microsoft went with a more powerful triple-lens camera setup this time around, which means the camera now protrudes a considerable amount from the back of the phone. One of the most noticeable changes, though, is the huge camera bump on the back. And, well, you're going to want a case to make sure it stays beautiful.

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We've already noticed a crack in the outer casing of the device, which developed just from having the device in our bag, in a pocket with a wallet and a passport.īecause it is such an awkwardly shaped device, too, and we know it doesn't fit in any of our pockets, it is a device you're going to have to keep in your bag. However, unlike the original Surface Duo, which came with a rubber bumper to keep the device protected, the Surface Duo 2 does not, and that's a serious problem. This does mean that fingerprints are a bit more visible, but we’re able to get rid of the fingerprints easily with a quick wipe, so that’s not a big deal. It’s a black phone, which means it won’t show dirt or scratches quite as easily, which is good because it’s still using the same glass outer casing as the last device. The new obsidian colorway we have in for review is the first thing that comes to mind. While it’s recognizable as a follow-up to the original Surface Duo, key refinements have been made that put it above and beyond the original – and that device wasn’t exactly hard to look at. In so many ways, the Surface Duo 2 feels like a finished product in ways that the Surface Duo never did. Then again, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has 12GB of RAM, which makes it even better at multitasking – but more on that later. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, for instance, will cost you $1,799 / £1,599 / AU$2,499, which is slightly more expensive than a similarly configured Surface Duo 2. So, the Surface Duo 2 is an expensive device, but especially now that it has a high-end chipset rather than the mid-range silicon in the original device, it’s more competitive with the phones around it. Still, it does have the added benefit of letting you magnetically attach the Surface Pen to the device, so it’s something you’re probably going to want to get if you plan on using Microsoft’s stylus. That’s not as big of a deal as the last time around, as the sides of the phone are a more rugged plastic this time. Unlike the original device, though, the Surface Duo 2 doesn’t come with the Bumper case that’ll protect it from falls. If you want the top-end 512GB option, you’re going to have to go with the Obsidian colorway – which is the better one anyway if you ask us – but you can get the 128GB version or the 256GB version in the Glacier White colorway as well.

For that price you’ll get the standard configuration with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is available today, starting at $1,499 / £ 1,349 / AU$2,319. (Image credit: Future) Microsoft Surface Duo 2 price and availability

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