RefurbStore's independent expert review
Review Overview:
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a unique take on the emerging foldable device segment. It's an ambitious attempt by Microsoft to redefine productivity on the go. Still, it does come with a few caveats that one must consider.
Overall Score: 3.0/5
Price: 3/5
The Surface Duo is a premium device, and its price reflects that. With a starting price in the high-end range, it is certainly not a budget-friendly option. While it offers a unique dual-screen experience and handy features for productivity, the price might deter potential customers, especially when considering the hardware specifications that are more on par with last year's flagship devices.
Camera: 2/5
The Surface Duo's camera is a bit of a letdown. It only has a single 11MP f/2.0 camera. For a device of this price, one would expect a more impressive camera system. The picture quality is decent in good lighting conditions, but it struggles in low light and lacks the sharpness and color accuracy of its competitors. There's also no dedicated night mode, which is a common feature in many smartphones today.
Power: 4/5
The Surface Duo is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, which, while not the latest, is a capable and reliable processor. Coupled with 6GB of RAM, the device handles multitasking quite well, especially with the dual-screen setup. However, for the price, some might expect more recent and powerful internals.
Battery: 3.5/5
Equipped with a 3577mAh battery, the Surface Duo offers average battery life. For light users, it can comfortably last a day, but heavy users, especially those using both screens simultaneously, may find themselves needing to
Below is our tracked data on how much it costs to buy this phone refurbished, and how much you can sell it for if you want quick cash. You can also compare selling options on our site.
| Month | Buy Refurbished (GBP) | Sell for Cash (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | £350 | £170 |
| May 2024 | £340 | £165 |
| June 2024 | £330 | £160 |
| July 2024 | £320 | £158 |
| August 2024 | £310 | £155 |
| September 2024 | £305 | £152 |
| October 2024 | £300 | £150 |
| November 2024 | £295 | £148 |
| December 2024 | £290 | £145 |
| January 2025 | £285 | £140 |
| February 2025 | £280 | £138 |
| March 2025 | £275 | £135 |
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