Microsoft gets back in the smartphone game with the dual-screened Surface Duo

The long, long-rumoured Surface Phone is finally real, and it’s called the Surface Duo. And no, this isn’t the grand revival of Microsoft’s Windows Phone initiative: this dual-screened foldable phone actually runs Android. Surprise! Much like the larger, tablet-sized Surface Neo, the pocket-friendlier Surface Duo packs a pair of screens, letting you use either screen individually, together as one, or in a laptop-esque form for easier messaging. In this case, you get two 5.6in screens that combine to form one 8.3in image if you please. It feels like Microsoft’s attempt to battle against Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and other incoming foldables – but hopefully since it doesn’t actually have one uniform screen, it’ll be a bit cheaper. We’re still expecting a sizable price tag when this beauty releases for holiday 2020.

Andrew Hayward Freelance Writer

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Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.

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Video games, gadgets, apps, smart home