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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 vs ZTE nubia Pad 3D II

What Surface Duo 2 does better (9) and where nubia Pad 3D II wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Microsoft · 2021Surface Duo 2
7.0Score
9 advantages≈ $1,600
vs
ZTE nubia Pad 3D II
ZTE · 2024nubia Pad 3D II
8.7Score
9 advantages≈ $1,400
Higher score
8.0Display8.3
7.9Performance8.1
3.4Battery8.3
6.4Memory & storage8.4
8.9Features7.7

Why is Surface Duo 2 better than nubia Pad 3D II?

  1. OLED panelYes · nubia Pad 3D II: No
  2. Cellular (LTE)Yes · nubia Pad 3D II: No
  3. Pixel density401 ppi vs 249 ppi+61%
  4. eSIMYes · nubia Pad 3D II: No
  5. Ultra-wide cameraYes · nubia Pad 3D II: No
  6. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  7. Resolution (short side)1,892 px vs 1,600 px+18%
  8. Resolution (long side)2,688 px vs 2,560 px+5%
  9. USB version3.2 vs 3.1+3%

Why is nubia Pad 3D II better than Surface Duo 2?

  1. Battery capacity4,449 mAh vs 10,000 mAh2.2×
  2. Wired charging23 W vs 66 W2.9×
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 144 Hz+60%
  4. Screen size8.3″ vs 12.1″+46%
  5. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  6. Memory card slotNo · Surface Duo 2: Yes
  7. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+13%
  8. Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
  9. Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
Specifications

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ZTE nubia Pad 3D IIZTE nubia Pad 3D II≈ $1,4008.7
Design
Weight284 g—
Thickness5.5 mm—
Height184.5 mm—
Width145.2 mm—
Frame—Aluminium
BackGlassAluminium
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass
ColoursGlacier, ObsidianGray
Display
Screen size8.3″12.1″
PanelAMOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (short side)1,892 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,688 px2,560 px
Pixel density401 ppi249 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio152.6%—
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5GQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 740
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,449 mAh10,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging23 W66 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.23.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCYesNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSBDS
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power button—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compassAccelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.7—
Rear cameras32
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Max video4K—
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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