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Z Fold 2 vs. Surface Duo: Foldable or dual screen? Let’s compare.

The Microsoft Surface Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 are unique phones. One has a fully foldable screen, while the other has dual screens. If you’re choosing between these two Android devices, we help break down which one may suit your needs best. 00:00 – Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs. Microsoft Duo 01:04 –…

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The Microsoft Surface Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 are unique phones. One has a fully foldable screen, while the other has dual screens. If you’re choosing between these two Android devices, we help break down which one may suit your needs best.

00:00 – Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs. Microsoft Duo
01:04 – Design, hinges and durability
03:49 – Screens and display configurations
06:49 – Productivity and multitasking
09:40 – The phone experience: Cameras and Android
13:57 – Performance and battery life
15:50 – Lexy’s Pick

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  1. ElHolyChristo

    October 2, 2020 at 3:45 am

    Why did you have to compare it to an actual candy bar 🍫 haha savage 😂

  2. Batscat

    October 2, 2020 at 4:00 am

    Only $600 difference🙄

  3. RAT BURL

    October 2, 2020 at 4:14 am

    Microsoft will discontinue this device in maybe two years? 😏

    • carey smith

      October 2, 2020 at 5:48 am

      They probably considering it already lol

    • Adian Chowdhury

      October 2, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Still have high hopes for it, however looking back at Microsoft’s track record, and I can see why people would be skeptical

    • Adian Chowdhury

      October 2, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      I think we should wait till the second model before we come to any conclusions

  4. Zen Mgr

    October 2, 2020 at 5:34 am

    For productivity and durability go for Surface Duo or wait for it’s 2nd Gen 😜

    • Adian Chowdhury

      October 2, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      yes wait for the second model

    • Y AB

      October 2, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      Yep if you love buggy software, no wireless charging, dogshit cameras, weaker soc, no nfc

  5. georgio Armania2

    October 2, 2020 at 5:40 am

    Yes we know Mr bursting veins. The reviewer acknowledged that it is not primarily a phone but is basically a mini-tablet/computer with phone and basic camera. If u want a phone with excellent camera then get the Samsung S20, the Pixel 5G or the Galaxy fold etc. Yes the Surface Duo is very good for what it is designed to do. There

  6. Bonny Babu

    October 2, 2020 at 5:57 am

    Thanks Lexy for the very honest review, and keeping it real; as always!

  7. alexander ekin

    October 2, 2020 at 6:11 am

    Fold 2 is far better

  8. Red Raid

    October 2, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Samsung could make a device similar with surface duo and they can do it better than Microsoft.

    • Adian Chowdhury

      October 2, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      even though I have high hopes for Microsoft, I have to agree that Samsung would probably make it better if they tried

  9. Kairos Soteria

    October 2, 2020 at 11:24 am

    One is revolutionary and the other is overpriced old concept

    • Adithya Udupa

      October 2, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      Errrrrr which one’s the old concept?

    • Adian Chowdhury

      October 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      yeah which one is the old one

    • Marcus'World

      October 4, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Dou

  10. 7 Fold

    October 2, 2020 at 11:54 am

    One of the most well presented reviews I have ever seen on You Tube.
    Clear and precise delivery, Direct and to the point coupled with some humour…
    Brilliant, truly 1st Class.

    I really Hope CNET reads this and takes note!

  11. Mario Ambrosecchia

    October 2, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    “There’s ONLY $600 between them” – The fold is 43% more expensive.

    “The fold is SIGNIFICANTLY heavier” – The fold is 14% heavier

  12. Whale

    October 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    just buy an iphone and ipad mini

    • Ernest Marvin Esteban

      October 3, 2020 at 5:25 am

      That defeats the purpose for having a single device.

    • Nammavar Kamal haasan

      October 3, 2020 at 6:24 am

      I will better die than buying apple products 😂

  13. babbin tandukar

    October 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Z fold 2 unconventional ? 😂

  14. John Barr

    October 2, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    The duo reminds me of a Nintendo ds

  15. Crackmeajoke !

    October 2, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    What’s actually common in both is that both are useless waste of money. Could get the lastest iphone in much less and have fun on both productivity and media fronts.

  16. Rickey Williams

    October 3, 2020 at 3:02 am

    Love my Z Fold2 will never own a traditional phone again

  17. Drew

    October 3, 2020 at 3:51 am

    9-10 hours of screen on time on Z Fold?????? that can’t be right…just no way.
    I will be happy with my 6 hours or so on mine, but I can’t imagine ever getting 9-10 hours.

  18. IamKyst

    October 3, 2020 at 4:13 am

    Zfold crushed it

  19. Ernest Marvin Esteban

    October 3, 2020 at 5:23 am

    Loving my Z fold 2. It’s just an amazing device. And it’s actually very surpising that the front outside screen is really usable especially for checking facebook, twitter, instagram and tiktok. Can’t really imagine going back to regular phone now. The z fold 2 got me spoiled.

  20. Noa Fiel

    October 3, 2020 at 8:55 am

    One works, the other don’t

  21. Ted M

    October 3, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    2 screens is better than one foldable. Folding is more of a novelty thing

    • any means

      October 3, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      That’s your opinion

  22. sttifo morocco

    October 3, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    A natureza é maravilhosa

  23. Tom Byrne

    October 3, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Surface Duo is the clear winner here, I would not carry a Galaxy Z Fold 2 and be really embarrassed by its thickness, fingerprints, crease and frankly its 2,000 cost. No way no how never. I have no issues with my Surface Duo its wonderful and pleased to be seen with it

    I think the main issue for most who don’t see this (yet), is they are stuck with the old Smartphone iteration cycles. Its why some Surface Duo buyers need a crutch and go back to three button navigation. If one embraced the new way forward, they will be rewarded with a much better mobile lifestyle and move the goal to the futuristic stuff.

    You can’t be stuck on a Smartphone slab and get to a better future. The future device is THIN not thick

    • any means

      October 3, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      The duo sucks old specs cheap camera stop it. Doesn’t compare to the fold 2 you’re just trying to justify your purchase

    • Tom Byrne

      October 3, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      @any means It does not suck repeatedly people are shown it launches asps as fast as the newest chip.

    • any means

      October 3, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      @Tom Byrne it repeat the phone sucks old specs ugly design and overpriced crap 🤣 it’s ok to try and justify your purchase good luck with that lol

    • Tom Byrne

      October 3, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      @any means So its not for you

    • any means

      October 3, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      @Tom Byrne you’re correct crap isn’t for me especially overpriced crap lol

    • Brian J Malmsteen

      October 4, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      any means – both of them are over priced crap.

    • any means

      October 4, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      @Brian J Malmsteen that’s your opinion and if they are both crap why are you watching videos on two overpriced crap phones?

  24. lupe valencia

    October 3, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    I am I N L O V E with my fold 2. If it only came with a stylus.

  25. Jim L.

    October 4, 2020 at 1:03 am

    I love my Duo! It is a productivity Machine. It has been my everything device for the last two weeks. Such a BADASS phone. I can’t stand the fold 2. The plastic screen and crease on the fold 2 drive me nuts. So heavy and bulky….. Hate it. Duo is light, slick and fast.

  26. Torin Parker

    October 4, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Great video…. I’m currently an iPhone user but I’m switching to the Z Fold 2. Thanks again for your insight and differences with both solutions.

  27. Sanwarmal Meghwal

    October 4, 2020 at 6:21 am

    Love Frome india

  28. mike epps

    October 4, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I need the TCL and LG rollout phone

  29. Daily life

    October 4, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    Impossible to look Netflix or Youtube on the Surface Duo with that ugly hindge

  30. Fisha fï5h45h

    October 4, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Duo one love!

  31. Andrew Giovanni

    October 4, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    I think cnet love to exaggerate their review but this review better then that cnet guy who review the duo b4.

  32. Naushad Virji

    October 5, 2020 at 12:47 am

    I really like my Surface Duo. I switched from iPhone XS Max. I had never used Android before. I’m really happy with the Duo and Android.

  33. arkhamkillzone

    October 5, 2020 at 3:19 am

    Duo fold is trash. The plastic in the charging area is breaking and the duo fold doesn’t even function properly. Id reccomend to keep right away from duo fold. It is absolute garbage.

  34. Dr. Vlu

    October 5, 2020 at 8:23 am

    The comment section is so full of people getting Z Fold 2. Meanwhile me still using LG G2 from 2013 with custom Android 10 :/

  35. David Atuma

    October 5, 2020 at 8:33 am

    The z fold 3 would be mad!!!

  36. SaketG

    October 5, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Rich people clueless about what to do with their money

  37. John J

    October 5, 2020 at 10:55 am

    I couldn’t tell a difference between how she said duo, she sounded like she was saying it perfectly normal to me as an American. Unless it was a joke and it went over my head?

    • simioni

      October 5, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Australians would typically say /djuːəʊ/ (sounds kinda like d-wow) vs the dryer “u” sound in the american /d(y)o͞oō/. Her australian accent is subtle, though. I would not have picked it up if she hadn’t mentioned it.

  38. james braselton

    October 5, 2020 at 11:27 am

    $2️⃣5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ nned go lok uo

  39. E N C A

    October 5, 2020 at 11:28 am

    These are ugly and will be breaking in half, screens will stop working

  40. LordHashimoto

    October 5, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Cnet really fell from grace since youtuber who actually love technology took over

  41. Gdupp3030

    October 5, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    So cutee

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