Microsoft announced the Surface Duo dual display device in October last year. However, it was made available for purchase this year starting in September. It carried a price tag of $1,399. The Surface Duo has now received its price cut, which brings down its cost to $1,199.
The 128 GB edition of the Microsoft Surface Duo previously sold for $1,399 and its 256 GB variant was made available for $1,499. At Microsoft’s online store, both models are now available with revised pricings of $1,199 and $1,299, respectively. It is unclear whether it is a limited period offer. At present, the Surface Duo is only available for purchase in the U.S.
A recent report revealed that the Surface Duo it is not a durable device since the plastic around the USB-C can crack easily. Also, its teardown revealed that it is not easy to repair the device. Some users have also complained about encountering network signal issues. Microsoft is providing a 2-year Accidental Damage Coverage plan at $199 for mechanical and accidental damage.
Microsoft Surface Duo specifications
The Microsoft Surface Duo has a pair of 5.6-inch PixelSense AMOLED screen that combines to offer a screen space of 8.1 inches. The front and rear sides of the device have Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on Android 10 OS and it is fueled by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.
The device comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It has a 3,577mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It has a single camera of 11-megapixel with supports EIS and 60fps 4K video shooting. It lacks support for external storage and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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