Something to await forrard to: As Microsoft prepares to talk about new Surface products later on this week, some of that information has started to leak from dissimilar sources. Test documentation filed at the FCC accounts for many details about the incoming Surface Duo 2, which has been improved in several aspects compared to its predecessor.

The FCC released on September 17 documents related to a new "portable handset" codenamed C3K1995, though the device has been confirmed to exist the soon-to-be-revealed Surface Duo 2. Although most of the data comprises test results, it sheds light on several of the product's characteristics, confirming previous leaks, like a camera upgrade or the Snapdragon 888 SoC. We've now come to larn many more details about how the second generation of Microsoft'south dual-screen device will differ from the original.

Information in the FCC filing confirms features such as Wi-Fi 6, multi-band 5G, NFC and ultra-wideband (UBW) maybe for accessories and rapid file transfers.

There's also mention of "Wireless Power Transfer," though it's not fully articulate if this should translate to Qi wireless charging for the device itself. Another possibility is recharge capability for a Surface Pen when in contact with the Surface Duo 2. You tin can check other "confirmed" specs in the table below:

OS Android eleven
Brandish 5.8-inch each, High-Refresh Rate, 2754 x 1896 pixels (opened)
SoC Snapdragon 888
Memory 8GB RAM
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Expandable Storage No
Rear Camera Wide (12MP), Telephoto (12MP), Ultrawide (16MP)
Front Camera 12MP
Security Fingerprint Reader
Connectivity 5G, Bluetooth 5.ane, NFC
Ports 1x USB-C
Sound Stereo Speakers
Battery 4,400mAh
Dimensions Unknown
Weight Unknown
Colors White, Black

In improver to having more processing power and connectivity features than the first Surface Duo, Microsoft's next dual-screen device is expected to go an Bone update to Android 12 on the start half of 2022.

Microsoft will livestream the Surface effect two days from today on September 22 at 11am ET, and the Surface Duo 2 surely volition non exist alone. Other product reveals expected include the Surface Go iii, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X and Surface Book 4.

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