Microsoft Surface Duo may arrive outside the U.S. next year

According to foreign media Windows Central today, Microsoft Surface Duo is expected to expand into overseas markets in the first half of 2021. However, there are variables in the plan, and Microsoft may cancel the plan.

IT Home learned that Microsoft Surface Duo has been certified in Canada, the European Union and Japan, so the possibility of launching it in this region is higher.

The report said that although British operators are very eager for Microsoft to launch the phone in the UK, Microsoft said it has considered and decided to observe for a while before making a decision.

Microsoft Surface Duo is now available for pre-order, priced at US$1,399, approximately RMB 9,568, and will be shipped (officially released) on September 10.

The thickness of Microsoft Surface Duo on one side is only 4.8mm, and when in folded state it is about 9.6mm thick. It weighs 250 grams. The hinge used by Microsoft has been infused with a lot of effort, and according to foreign media, the experience is excellent.

In addition, the phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM + 128/256GB of body storage, a dual PixelSense Fusion display that can reach 8.1 inches when opened and a single screen of 5.6 inches. It uses a USB-C charging port and side fingerprint recognition.