Will you buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 or wait for the Surface Duo 2?
The Galaxy Fold 3 is the newest folding phone, but has it drawn you away from the Surface Duo 2?
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First impressions are in for theSamsung Galaxy Fold 3. Michael Fisher, also known asMrMobile, andAndroid Central’s Nicholas Sutrichhave each shared their initial thoughts on the larger of Samsung’s new folding phones. There’s a lot to unpack, including a more durable design, S Pen support, a better hinge, and an under-display camera. With all of those fancy specs, we want to know if the Galaxy Fold 3 has drawn your attention away from the upcomingSurface Duo 2.
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 isn’t officially announced yet, but it should arrive later this year. Unlike the original Surface Duo, we expect the Surface Duo 2 to have the features that people would expect from a smartphone, including NFC, better cameras, and the latest specs.
While we don’t know all of the details about the Surface Duo 2, wedoknow about the Galaxy Fold 3. Samsung’s larger foldable features a foldable display, runs on a Snapdragon 888 processor, and has a 7.6-inch dynamic 120Hz AMOLED display. That display also has a camera underneath it, which is a first from Samsung. The Galaxy Fold 3 also works with the S Pen Pro and S Pen Foldable Edition, making it more useful for productivity.
The biggest difference between the Surface Duo 2 and the Galaxy Fold 3 is that the Duo has two displays that run side-by-side while the Galaxy Fold 3 has a main display that folds (it also has a display for when using the phone flipped around). People are often split between these setups. Microsoft argues that using two displays is better for productivity and multitasking, while many people prefer a folding display because it allows a phone to convert into a tablet.
Which device are you most tempted to purchase? Let us know in the poll above and share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
