![]() ![]() 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. Considering how much lower the US price is (and how old the Snapdragon 855 has gotten), we’d wait for a promo deal.(Image credit: Future) Microsoft Surface Duo 2 price and availability ![]() We wouldn’t rush to buy the Duo in Canada or Europe on day 1, even though it’s one of the more unique devices out there. We haven’t seen the French price yet, but it should be about the same, give or take a few euro. The Duo will cost a wallet-punching £1,350 in the UK (available through the Microsoft Store and Currys PC World). However, just because US buyers are getting a $400 discount on the original retail price, that doesn’t mean their fellows to the north or across the Atlantic are getting any price cuts. Microsoft will expand the availability of its kooky smartphone next week – the Surface Duo will launch in Canada, the UK, Germany and France. If you don’t have the cash up front, you can get an unlocked Duo for $33.33 a month paid over 30 months (it’s $36.66/mo for the 256 GB version). You can get double the storage for an extra $100 (and no, there’s no microSD slot). Microsoft has slashed the price again and the two-screen Android smartphone now starts at $1,000 (with 128GB storage). The Microsoft Surface Duo became available in the US on September 10 and before October was over it was already discounted by $200. ![]()
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