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Surface Duo that cost 1,500 euros is now available for just 618 euros on Amazon

The great particularity of the Microsoft Surface Duo is obviously its dual screen that is revealed once opened. There are two 5.6-inch AMOLED panels on each side for a total area of ​​8.1 inches. A border is therefore visible in the middle, unlike a Galaxy Z Fold, which has a single folding screen, but isn't really bothersome when used in portrait mode. Some apps are even optimized in this sense, to see the emails from your mailbox on the left and read selected emails on the right, for example. The Office 365 suite is perfectly integrated and optimized for this dual screen, a big plus if you're used to using this software. You can also vary the pleasures by placing one app on the left and one on the right. This smartphone is clearly designed for multitasking. On the other hand, for use in landscape mode, such as when playing a video, the border is really too important to forget.

With its independent hinge, the Surface Duo can rotate up to 360 degrees and have the two screens on either side of the smartphone. It's more practical for one-handed use, but it also opens up other possibilities, like opening it a little more than 90 degrees to place it on a table. That way, it will be easy to do word processing, a bit like on a laptop, with the virtual keyboard on the bottom screen and the necessary software on the top screen. It's useful for taking quick notes during a meeting or jotting down an idea when you're on public transport. Also note that the smartphone from Microsoft is compatible with all pens in the Surface line. It can even be used as a handheld console especially if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play via xCloud.

If you only look at a smartphone by its datasheet, the Microsoft Surface Duo might not be your favorite. Indeed, it is far from 2022 standards, in particular with the presence of a Snapdragon 855 dating from 2019. Qualcomm's old high-end SoC remains efficient for the different uses of the Surface Duo, but don't expect an overpowered smartphone capable of Play the latest 3D mobile games in the best graphics conditions. Likewise for the photo, there's only one 11-megapixel sensor that pales in comparison to the competition and that will only be used for video conferencing.

As far as autonomy is concerned, it doesn't fare too badly, despite its small 3,577 mAh battery. Allow a little over a day for typical use, with 15 hours of video playback and 27 hours of communication, depending on the brand. Also, we appreciate the wireless charging speed that allows the Surface Duo to recover 75% in just 1 hour. On the other hand, it is a little longer for the remaining percentages.

To learn even more, don't hesitate to read our full test on the Microsoft Surface Duo.

Microsoft Surface Duo, important details:

-Efficient fast charge: 75% in 1 hour

-Seamless integration of the office 365 suite

-Two 5.6-inch screens for a total area of ​​8.1 inches

Instead of 1,549 when it was launched, the Surface Duo with 128 GB of storage is now available for just 618 euros on Amazon.

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