iPhone Duo and Microsoft Surface Duo: Same name, different vision

The names in the folding technology market can be misleading. Two devices with the name “Duo”—Apple’s iPhone Duo and Microsoft’s Surface Duo—tamamen offer different visions. Both companies are trying to play the leading role in this category, product designs and target users show rooted differences.

Basic differences in technological approaches are:

• Apple iPhone Duo while the screen is nested correctly, Microsoft Surface Duo is using exported design
• Surface Duo when working with two independent screens, iPhone Duo prefers traditional angle foldable structure
• Microsoft product offers software experience focused on productivity; Apple targets a non-class smartphone experience
• Surface Duo more compact in terms of size and portability, iPhone Duo protects the classic phone form

Both devices meet different needs. Surface Duo caters to professionals looking for a tablet-like workspace. Optimized for double screen structure, multitasking and efficient business management. On the other hand, Apple’s vision shows how foldable technology will revolutionize on the smartphone market.

Foldable devices are yet in the early period and this two approaches will shape the progress of the sector. Choices on functionality, durability and user experience will be mihenk stones that will direction next generation devices.