The Surface Duo is on sale in the UK now. Microsoft’s dual-screen Android phone arrived in Europe more than 16 months after it was first announced and five months after going on sale in the US. It represents the company’s first foray into smartphones since the ill-fated Windows Phone era, although there are concerns the now-outdated hardware will hold it back.
Alongside the UK and US, the Surface Duo is also available in many European countries and Canada. Here’s all you need to know about getting one for yourself.
How much does the Surface Duo cost?
Currently, the Surface Duo is available to buy for £1,349/€1,549. That gets you a model with 128GB of storage, while for 256GB you’ll pay £1,449/€1,649.
In North America, the Duo also dropped in price by US$400/CA$550. It means it’s now available for just US$999.99/CA$1319.99 (128GB) and US$1,099.99/CA$1,449.99 (256GB) respectively. The Duo was briefly available via BuyDig and Woot for just $699, but it’s currently sold out at both retailers.
Where to buy the Surface Duo in the UK
The Surface Duo is now on sale in the UK, with the Microsoft Store and Currys PC World selling the device. Since 12 March, it’s has also been available on contract via EE, with plans starting at £77 per month with £100 upfront for 4GB of data. This also includes a year’s free Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, usually £59.99 per year.
An earlier Windows Latest article suggested BT were also keen to sell the Duo, and this may include both SIM-free and contract options. Nothing has been confirmed yet, though.
In addition to the Microsoft Store, the Duo is also available via FNAC and Darty in France, while Saturn and MediaMarkt are the go-to retailers in Germany.
What is the Surface Duo?
The Surface Duo is Microsoft’s very first foldable. It’s a dual-screen device, consisting of two 5.6in displays that can fold in on one another. The Duo is the first ever Microsoft device to run Android, although it’s been customised to have a more Windows-like look and feel. Some developers have optimised their apps to run across both screens, but more still need to be updated.
Microsoft doesn’t explicitly describe the Surface Duo as a smartphone, but the presence of a SIM card tray and advertised calling functionality puts in that category of devices.
Read more in our in-depth guide to the Surface Duo. Interested in what its successor might bring? We have a separate article running through all the rumours for the Surface Duo 2 so far.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.