Microsoft Surface Duo is preparing to launch in markets outside the US

Monday, 23 November 2020 at 03:44

According to inside sources, the Microsoft Surface Duo will still launch in markets outside the U.S. According to the speculations, the device is getting ready to hit the shelves in Europe. Microsoft has maintained contact with mobile operators in the UK (consultations are ongoing). Microsoft's dual-screen mobile phone Surface Duo hit the road in August this year. According to the company's plan, the Surface Duo will sell outside the U.S early next year. In addition, Microsoft Surface Duo has been certified in Japan (Asia), the UK (Europe), and Canada.

Although the Surface Duo has been certified in Japan, it is still unclear whether Microsoft has plans to introduce this device to Japan or other Asian markets early next year. Currently, Microsoft Surface Duo will available for the European market at least in early 2021. If the product meets expectations, Microsoft will consider expansion plans for more markets.

Microsoft Surface Duo impressed American users with its interesting dual-screen design, powerful hinges, and impressive multitasking experience. Of course, the phone is not perfect, and some users have reported that they have encountered hardware problems, including problems with hinges and charging ports.

As we all know, Surface Duo is Microsoft's first Android phone, with two 5.6-inch screens that can be combined into a larger 8.1-inch display. Microsoft uses the PixelSense Fusion display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and fixes it together through a hinge, which is called the "revolutionary 360-degree hinge."

Unlike Samsung’s first or second-generation Galaxy Fold folding screen phones, Microsoft’s Surface Duo is only 4.8 mm thick when unfolded, making it one of the “thinnest mobile devices on the market”. When folded or placed in a pocket, the Surface Duo is approximately 9.6 mm thick.

Furthermore, the Surface Duo will soon get the Android 11 update. However, there is no official information as to when the company will release the update.

Microsoft Surface Duo specifications

5.6-inch (1800×1350 pixels) AMOLED 4:3 single PixelSense Display, 401 PPI, 8.1-inch (2700×1800 pixels) AMOLED 3:2 Display when open, Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform optimized for the dual-screen experience
6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.0) internal storage
Android 10
One eSIM and one Nano SIM
Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
11MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, LED Flash, optimized for front and rear, 4K video recording at 60 fps
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / GLONASS, DisplayPort over USB-C
3577mAh (typical) dual battery with 18W fast charging