OR Microsoft Surface Duo 2 It will soon be arriving to succeed the original Surface Duo introduced in August 2020 in a daring format. Now, we see the certification of the new terminal and the confirmation of several technical characteristics in GeekBench.
Its inclusion on this platform means that a product launch is on the horizon now that Microsoft is testing the capabilities of a working prototype. It will be, like its predecessor, a peculiar high-end Android smartphone.
We will soon meet the new Microsoft Surface Duo 2 smartphone
We can describe the Surface Duo as two mobile phones linked by a pivoting central axis. This allows, in practice, to open and close the smartphone (smartphone) as if it were a book, which can be used, for example, as a tablet.
Therefore, there is a lot of excitement and curiosity surrounding the next generation of smartphones from Microsoft. It should also be noted that the introduction of the first Duo marked the return of American technology to the mobile device market after the Windows Phone fiasco and the Nokia debacle.
More recently, we have seen some leaks alluding to this Android smartphone. A slimmer design is expected that will make the mobile device easier to use with one hand. Also, we have photos of the first prototypes then.
The first images of the Surface Duo 2 prototypes
The improvements and differences also lie in the camera module present in its rear configuration, larger and triple. Its back panel now appears to be covered with frosted glass that will open the doors for wireless charging of the Android smartphone.
On the other hand, the configuration and general appearance of the smartphone in its second generation is maintained. Therefore, it will continue to be composed of two rigid portions joined by a central axis, thus maintaining the benefits associated with this format.
We also see in the images above the existence of two black and white prototypes for the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, which can reach consumers in these color tones.
Listing on GeekBench Reveals Various Features of Surface Duo 2
Its inclusion in the test and benchmark platform, GeekBench, makes us know several of its technical characteristics. It is also a solid indication of your readiness and a sign of the upcoming introduction of this new Android smartphone.
So we know that the smartphone uses the Android 11 operating system out of the box, as well as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor. See also the confirmation of the presence of the Adreno 660 printer, part of the Qualcomm SoC.
These details were first reported by the publication. DroidNews, realizing the readiness of this smartphone. There we also see a mention of support for fifth generation (5G) mobile networks, as well as NFC technology.
Therefore, we have its presentation between the months of September and October 2021. However, we will be attentive to the appearance of new information leaks with details about Microsoft Surface Duo 2.