--- product_id: 229560426 title: "Surface Duo 256GB (Unlocked) - Glacier" brand: "microsoft" price: "₹ 238450" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/229560426-surface-duo-256gb-unlocked-glacier store_origin: IN region: India --- # Snapdragon 2.84 GHz CPU Dual 5.6" AMOLED screens 23.3-hour battery life Surface Duo 256GB (Unlocked) - Glacier **Brand:** microsoft **Price:** ₹ 238450 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📈 Elevate your mobile productivity game with the Surface Duo — because one screen just isn’t enough. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Surface Duo 256GB (Unlocked) - Glacier by microsoft - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 238450 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/229560426-surface-duo-256gb-unlocked-glacier) ## Best For - microsoft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted microsoft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stay Connected Anywhere, Anytime:** Unlocked LTE with global band support and WiFi-5 ensures blazing-fast connectivity whether at the office, home, or traveling. - • **Engineered for the On-the-Go Manager:** Powered by a lightning-fast Snapdragon processor and 6GB RAM, handle complex workflows and Microsoft 365 apps without a hitch. - • **Battery That Keeps Up With Your Hustle:** Up to 23.3 hours of battery life means you can power through meetings, calls, and content consumption without scrambling for a charger. - • **Sleek, Versatile Design with 360° Hinge:** Ultra-thin, lightweight Glacier finish with a revolutionary hinge lets you flex between phone, tablet, and tent modes effortlessly. - • **Double the Screen, Double the Productivity:** Seamlessly run two apps side-by-side or span one app across both vibrant AMOLED displays for unmatched multitasking. ## Overview The Microsoft Surface Duo Glacier is a groundbreaking dual-screen Android device featuring two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays connected by a 360° hinge, powered by a Snapdragon 2.84 GHz processor and 6GB RAM. With 256GB storage, unlocked LTE, and up to 23.3 hours of battery life, it’s designed for professionals who demand seamless multitasking and mobile productivity on the go. Compatible with Microsoft 365 and all Google Play apps, it redefines mobile work-life balance with a sleek, versatile form factor. ## Description Two ultra-thin, high-resolution touchscreens open to reveal new possibilities on a mobile device. Designed to help you be productive, Surface Duo features multiple modes, the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences, every Android app in the Google Play store, and new dual-screen enhanced apps. Now you can view two apps at once or span one across both screens, drag and drop between screens, and make phone calls. Say goodbye to constant app switching. Review: Great Productivity Device - I have been looking at the Surface Duo since it came out, and have been disappointed in the final product based on the reviews. However, I have believed that the basic premise - that dual screens was better than one large screen - was correct, but unsure if this concept (which we accept for PCs) was still valid for phones. As the prices fell, I decided to test this concept out. I purchased this phone through desertcart about 3 weeks ago, and paid AUS$1000 for the device and expedited delivery. The device arrived to regional Australia within 7 days of ordering (a week earlier than the "expected" delivery date) so hats off to desertcart and UPS for the service. The device is even better in real life than any image or video can convey. Engineering alone, this rivals anything Apple has done in the last 5 years, and something that one would expect from Steve Jobs. Beautifully balanced, it is a device that you will WANT to pick up and open on a regular basis. Hardware-wise, you cannot complain. Even the large bezel on the inside are something you just accept because it is such a beautiful device. I have had no issues with the response of the device and it "feels" as quick as my wife's Galaxy S20. Folded, it is as slim as the S20, and the glass back and front give it a good heft, without feeling heavy. After a number (4 or 5) updates I was able to start using the device. I set up a few "grouped" applications, and have found I have been adding a new application group every few days as I get used to using it. I will say now that I still maintain my current phone as my main device (Motorola Razr - yeah I know, a very small phone) and keep the Surface as my productivity device. And this is the important point. Microsoft (in my opinion) was right not to market this as a phone. I could not see myself as using it to make phone calls. But I can see myself (and do) making MS Teams calls; making Skype calls; replying to emails on the go; and using it as a media consumption device. My company uses MS Intune for security, and my work laptop is connected to a hub setup at home with dual monitors. To be able to replicate that when I need to pop out, or when I stretch my legs outside, is awesome. Could I see myself using something like the Galaxy Fold the same way? Actually, no. The OS is smooth, and I have had no issues with the gestures. I have even been able to use the camera to take photos quickly - something that requires you to understand what the accelerometers are trying to do. There is a noticeable delay when using it in low light, so if this is important you should consider this. Will I ditch the current phone and keep the Duo as my primary device? No, but only because I like a small phone and I don't rely on my phone for a lot of media consumption (although I do use it when I go for a run so I can listen to music). But the Duo is so amazing when it comes to doing the things I would need to carry a laptop for that I am more than happy to consciously take it with me when I need that functionality. My advice - if you need to regularly be in front of a computer, but want to be mobile, then you need to get yourself a Duo. Don't think it will replace your phone - think of it as a productivity device. If you use a dual screen setup for your PC then the Duo will make sense. UPDATE 21 Oct 21 Okay. So I've been using the Duo now for a couple of months, and I have to confess I use it even more than when I first got it. My Motorola razr is still my phone, but apart from Maki g calls and coming on runs and rides with me, it is not my go to device. I have started using the Kindle app more and more; I have a number of newspaper apps that I use; and the convenience of having ready access to work emails (not to mention the Teams chats, calls, and files) means I can feel more assured of keeping connected when I step away from the home office. Battery life is great. I have been really impressed by the video and sound quality of Ms Teams calls, and the second screen makes it very easy to chat in a meeting as well as have the relevant documents open. I've kept my eye on the SD2 but the extra bulk and camera bump really don't appeal. I've appreciated the fact the screen real-estate is beteer, but I'd rather the super slim version I have now. Occasionally I go back to my phone to open a website or document, and realise it just doesn't compete. With the promise of Android 11 I'd recommend this (based on price) over the newer version. I originally went with four stars., but I've upped it now to five stars. Overall, it remains one of my favourite computing devices. Review: Brilliant and ground breaking - for the right user - This is a phenomenally terrific piece of work by Microsoft - but only for the right user. It's not for everybody. It is for people who need it's big productivity advantage: the ability to run a separate program on each of it's two screens. For example, I use mine to do a Teams or Zoom meeting on one side, and take notes in OneNote on the other. And I can do that anywhere - while traveling, on a plane, on my back porch, in my office, etc. This alone makes it worth it's price. And what's a couple of extra hundred dollars when you are trying to keep track of difficult and highly fluid situations? I'm an analyst, responsible for a very complicated system that I am learning from scratch, so I have to take a lot of notes as well as search thru them (OneNote is ideal for that!). And of course all of my email, cloud and other data is synch'd onto my laptop and tablets. I can also see how useful this would be for a sales type, where for example Salesforce would run on one side and your OneNote notes about the account on the other so that you have that reference information while working on an account. Just incredible. And we can't always be in front of our laptops or desktops... so the ability to look up information *and* take notes about it at the same time on your mobile device is invaluable. I run into a few people who point out the high price... well, look around. That phone your teen daughter spent hours in line for so that she could have the phone her friends have can be just as expensive. The wave of Android devices with folding flexible screens (which are notoriously fragile and will be for many years) is just as much. The Surface Duo, with Microsoft's uniquely brilliant dual screens and hinge, is far more durable. Kudos to Microsoft for this tremendous creativity. Some call this type of product, a first release, a "version 1" product and avoid those first releases. Well, again, how much is your productivity worth? I've been in sales deals with hundreds of thousands or more where having access to information continuously or at a critical moment makes or breaks the deal. Again, that alone makes this worthwhile. I also use Gaia on hikes, and use the GPS function to track hikes live and it hasn't missed a beat. The other screen I use for any notes, and also for photos. It's hinge has been completely durable, although of course like any other phone it's not waterproof or crush proof for hikes. What could be better? This has a camera, it works well enough, but it's not a leading edge camera And there are not front and back cameras, only 1 - however the screens fold around 360 degrees (it's understood that the next version has 2 cameras). And the software to enable dual screens is all new (which Microsoft has made available for other manufacturer's Android devices) so there is the occasional clumsiness in some software. That is being actively addressed and hasn't held me back. Again, the advantages of this phone are absolutely unique. Take advantage of them and win the battle for productivity! Size: The two pics show my Surface Duo against the phone it replaced: a Galaxy Note 10+. The Note 10+ was thought of as "huge" when it came out... it took up a lot of space but it looks larger than the Surface Duo. Think of putting this in your side pocket. I hold each of these differently in my hand... and the Duo either closed, folded open, or at an angle like a book. And I often leave the Surface Duo standing partially open on my desk for convenience. My background: I've had lots of smartphones with different operating systems, and I've always looked for productivity gains above and beyond just making calls! I'm hard on them, and I have high expectations. This phone is the very first new thinking in many many years. Thank you, Microsoft! ## Features - Room to focus with two screens. Open and view two apps at once or span one across both screens. - Flexibility to do more. Choose your mode for the task at hand and tackle to-dos with dual-screen enhanced apps. - Get the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences and every android app in the google play store. - Original design, created by surface. Thin, light, and versatile design does what you want it to, with revolutionary 360° hinge and dual pixelsense fusion displays. - Hold like a book, get more screen when you need it, take notes, make calls, or watch a favorite show. - Operating system: Android 10.0 - Connector type: USB Type C ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08J3N1R8C | | Additional Features | Bluetooth Enabled, Camera, LTE | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | | Battery Average Life | 23.3 Hours | | Battery Description | Lithium-Ion | | Battery Power | 59 | | Best Sellers Rank | #317,164 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,266 in Computer Tablets | | Brand | Microsoft | | Built-In Media | Surface Duo Surface Duo Bumper (Color: Glacier) Surface Duo USB-C Power Supply (18w) Quick Start Guide Warranty and Compliance Guide SIM Ejector tool | | CPU Model | Snapdragon | | CPU Speed | 2.84 GHz | | Cellular Technology | 4G | | Color | Glacier | | Compatible Devices | Protective Case, USB-C Accessories | | Connectivity Technology | WiFi: WiFi-5 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 LTE: 4x4 MIMO, Cat 20 DL / Cat 5 UL, 5CA, LAA. Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 150Mbps Upload Bands Supported: FDD-LTE: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66 TD-LTE: 38,39,40,41,46 WCDMA: 1,2,5,8 GSM/GPRS: GSM-850, E-GSM-900, DCS-1800, PCS-1900 Location: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | | Connector Type | USB Type C | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 532 Reviews | | Display Type | AMOLED | | Form Factor | Smartphone | | GPS Geotagging Functionality | True | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00889842625097 | | Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen | | Item Dimensions | 4.74 x 6.81 x 2.31 inches | | Item Weight | 1.46 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Microsoft | | Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB | | Model Year | 2020 | | Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 3 | | Operating System | Android | | Processor Series | Snapdragon | | Processor Speed | 2.84 GHz | | RAM Memory Installed | 6 GB | | Ram Memory Installed Size | 6 GB | | Screen Size | 5.6 Inches | | UPC | 889842625097 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer | | Wireless Network Technology | LTE | | Wireless Provider | Unlocked | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Microsoft - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 256 GB - **Model Name:** Surface Duo - **Operating System:** Android - **Screen Size:** 5.6 Inches ## Images ![Surface Duo 256GB (Unlocked) - Glacier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61C44i2pTdL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What’s included in the box** A: The surface Duo, US Power supply, Bumper and instructions. **Q: Does it have micro sd slot?** A: Surface Duo has no SD slot. **Q: Is the duo compatible with samsung galaxy watch. (not the Active)?** A: Yes **Q: Are the surface buds included?** A: Surface Earbuds are sold separately. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Productivity Device *by S***S on August 23, 2021* I have been looking at the Surface Duo since it came out, and have been disappointed in the final product based on the reviews. However, I have believed that the basic premise - that dual screens was better than one large screen - was correct, but unsure if this concept (which we accept for PCs) was still valid for phones. As the prices fell, I decided to test this concept out. I purchased this phone through Amazon about 3 weeks ago, and paid AUS$1000 for the device and expedited delivery. The device arrived to regional Australia within 7 days of ordering (a week earlier than the "expected" delivery date) so hats off to Amazon and UPS for the service. The device is even better in real life than any image or video can convey. Engineering alone, this rivals anything Apple has done in the last 5 years, and something that one would expect from Steve Jobs. Beautifully balanced, it is a device that you will WANT to pick up and open on a regular basis. Hardware-wise, you cannot complain. Even the large bezel on the inside are something you just accept because it is such a beautiful device. I have had no issues with the response of the device and it "feels" as quick as my wife's Galaxy S20. Folded, it is as slim as the S20, and the glass back and front give it a good heft, without feeling heavy. After a number (4 or 5) updates I was able to start using the device. I set up a few "grouped" applications, and have found I have been adding a new application group every few days as I get used to using it. I will say now that I still maintain my current phone as my main device (Motorola Razr - yeah I know, a very small phone) and keep the Surface as my productivity device. And this is the important point. Microsoft (in my opinion) was right not to market this as a phone. I could not see myself as using it to make phone calls. But I can see myself (and do) making MS Teams calls; making Skype calls; replying to emails on the go; and using it as a media consumption device. My company uses MS Intune for security, and my work laptop is connected to a hub setup at home with dual monitors. To be able to replicate that when I need to pop out, or when I stretch my legs outside, is awesome. Could I see myself using something like the Galaxy Fold the same way? Actually, no. The OS is smooth, and I have had no issues with the gestures. I have even been able to use the camera to take photos quickly - something that requires you to understand what the accelerometers are trying to do. There is a noticeable delay when using it in low light, so if this is important you should consider this. Will I ditch the current phone and keep the Duo as my primary device? No, but only because I like a small phone and I don't rely on my phone for a lot of media consumption (although I do use it when I go for a run so I can listen to music). But the Duo is so amazing when it comes to doing the things I would need to carry a laptop for that I am more than happy to consciously take it with me when I need that functionality. My advice - if you need to regularly be in front of a computer, but want to be mobile, then you need to get yourself a Duo. Don't think it will replace your phone - think of it as a productivity device. If you use a dual screen setup for your PC then the Duo will make sense. UPDATE 21 Oct 21 Okay. So I've been using the Duo now for a couple of months, and I have to confess I use it even more than when I first got it. My Motorola razr is still my phone, but apart from Maki g calls and coming on runs and rides with me, it is not my go to device. I have started using the Kindle app more and more; I have a number of newspaper apps that I use; and the convenience of having ready access to work emails (not to mention the Teams chats, calls, and files) means I can feel more assured of keeping connected when I step away from the home office. Battery life is great. I have been really impressed by the video and sound quality of Ms Teams calls, and the second screen makes it very easy to chat in a meeting as well as have the relevant documents open. I've kept my eye on the SD2 but the extra bulk and camera bump really don't appeal. I've appreciated the fact the screen real-estate is beteer, but I'd rather the super slim version I have now. Occasionally I go back to my phone to open a website or document, and realise it just doesn't compete. With the promise of Android 11 I'd recommend this (based on price) over the newer version. I originally went with four stars., but I've upped it now to five stars. Overall, it remains one of my favourite computing devices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and ground breaking - for the right user *by K***T on May 3, 2021* This is a phenomenally terrific piece of work by Microsoft - but only for the right user. It's not for everybody. It is for people who need it's big productivity advantage: the ability to run a separate program on each of it's two screens. For example, I use mine to do a Teams or Zoom meeting on one side, and take notes in OneNote on the other. And I can do that anywhere - while traveling, on a plane, on my back porch, in my office, etc. This alone makes it worth it's price. And what's a couple of extra hundred dollars when you are trying to keep track of difficult and highly fluid situations? I'm an analyst, responsible for a very complicated system that I am learning from scratch, so I have to take a lot of notes as well as search thru them (OneNote is ideal for that!). And of course all of my email, cloud and other data is synch'd onto my laptop and tablets. I can also see how useful this would be for a sales type, where for example Salesforce would run on one side and your OneNote notes about the account on the other so that you have that reference information while working on an account. Just incredible. And we can't always be in front of our laptops or desktops... so the ability to look up information *and* take notes about it at the same time on your mobile device is invaluable. I run into a few people who point out the high price... well, look around. That phone your teen daughter spent hours in line for so that she could have the phone her friends have can be just as expensive. The wave of Android devices with folding flexible screens (which are notoriously fragile and will be for many years) is just as much. The Surface Duo, with Microsoft's uniquely brilliant dual screens and hinge, is far more durable. Kudos to Microsoft for this tremendous creativity. Some call this type of product, a first release, a "version 1" product and avoid those first releases. Well, again, how much is your productivity worth? I've been in sales deals with hundreds of thousands or more where having access to information continuously or at a critical moment makes or breaks the deal. Again, that alone makes this worthwhile. I also use Gaia on hikes, and use the GPS function to track hikes live and it hasn't missed a beat. The other screen I use for any notes, and also for photos. It's hinge has been completely durable, although of course like any other phone it's not waterproof or crush proof for hikes. What could be better? This has a camera, it works well enough, but it's not a leading edge camera And there are not front and back cameras, only 1 - however the screens fold around 360 degrees (it's understood that the next version has 2 cameras). And the software to enable dual screens is all new (which Microsoft has made available for other manufacturer's Android devices) so there is the occasional clumsiness in some software. That is being actively addressed and hasn't held me back. Again, the advantages of this phone are absolutely unique. Take advantage of them and win the battle for productivity! Size: The two pics show my Surface Duo against the phone it replaced: a Galaxy Note 10+. The Note 10+ was thought of as "huge" when it came out... it took up a lot of space but it looks larger than the Surface Duo. Think of putting this in your side pocket. I hold each of these differently in my hand... and the Duo either closed, folded open, or at an angle like a book. And I often leave the Surface Duo standing partially open on my desk for convenience. My background: I've had lots of smartphones with different operating systems, and I've always looked for productivity gains above and beyond just making calls! I'm hard on them, and I have high expectations. This phone is the very first new thinking in many many years. Thank you, Microsoft! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ From iPhone 12 Pro Max to Surface Duo *by I***O on January 20, 2021* A true LOVE - HATE relationship. As it comes to the design and the creativity that was put into this device, it is truly a fantastic device. Premium feel, super thin. I think it is simply gorgeous. As it comes to useability though there are still a LOT of issues that either you ACCEPT or get TIRED of. Positives: Design, wow factor - this thing makes me feel (long time Apple / iPhone user) like the first iPhone. People are curious about this device. It is unusual. Using the dual screen is amaizing. Screen quality is gorgeous. Typing is not too bad, or even comfy sometimes. Negatives: Even MS’s own Surface Earbuds struggle to instantly connect to the device and even worse, to disconnect sometimes when they are not in use resulting in the draining of the battery. Call quality through the buds sometimes leaves a lot to be desired. The software is still quite buggy but much more usable then at the time of launch. Taking a photo with this phone is a pure mess. Waiting for the right screen to activate which either works or not is a gamble. As it comes to your privacy, should you not want to jump all in and let Google record every bit of your voice input, the assistant will only work in a limited way, hardly understanding what you want. Eg. “Open / Launch Tidal”, instead of opening the app the assistant opens the website. It misunderstands oftenly even very precise instructions. I for one gave up an iPhone 12 Pro Max for this device (at least for a couple of weeks). To simply put the experience: with Apple and iOS things work FLAWLESSLY 99% of the time. With the Duo it is truly a gamble. This really reminds me my decade long experience using Windows until 2005. I found it to be “fun” to always having the challange of constantly needing to fix things to make everything just work, or improve slightly. Ever since 2005 though, when I have purchased a gorgeous 12” Powerbook, things were just WORKING and I have learned to enjoy things that were "just working" and carefully crafted to near perfection. Still, there is something about this phone that makes me crave it constantly. So all and all do I recommend this device: overall YES because it is unique and simoly feels good. BUT only if you are OK putting up with constant issues. If you just want a device that works, buy into the Apple and iOS ecosystem. Nice try though Microsoft, you ALMOST made me convert! Update: A lot of things have improved during the past few month, especially ever since Andorid 11 is FINALLY out for the original Surface Duo. During the past few months I have switched back and forth between a good / trusted little iPhone 12 Mini and the Surface Duo. The iPhone was 99% reliable, while the Duo somehow always managed to get my attention back. They were switched every one or two month either being the main or the secondary device. So ever since the fall updates a lot of things have improved, usability, bluetooth connectivity, etc. I just recently sold off the iPhone and now with Android 11 finally running on the Duo this is my daily driver and I am starting to like it even more, even after several month of usage. It is still a very unique device, still a head turner, especially in Europe. One again a love and hate relationship that started to lean towards the love side, however there is still quite a bit to be desired, good improvements though… If you can get it for a good price, GO for it, you are not going to regret it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/229560426-surface-duo-256gb-unlocked-glacier](https://www.desertcart.in/products/229560426-surface-duo-256gb-unlocked-glacier) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-30*