This is a beautiful phone and Microsoft knows it. The Microsoft Duo 2 shares those same flaws, but if they’re forgivable on one, I have to think they’re forgivable on the other.Overall, though, I’m happier with the design than I expected. All of those are valid criticisms except I just described the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Some will criticize the hardware flaws like the fact that it’s awkward to use with one hand, it doesn’t fold flat, and it’s too expensive. It’s not terribly convenient, but honestly, when you have a phone like this, compromises have to be made. I found the most comfortable way to take photos is to open the screen to 90 degrees and rest the bottom half on my palm while I aimed the camera. Remember, in order to take a photo, you need to have the phone open, but not so open that the second screen blocks the camera module. But the size of the screens serves as a disadvantage when you want to do something one-handed or take a photo. It’s rather refreshing when you’re reading in bed or doomscrolling the latest Twitter meltdown. The 4:3 aspect ratio gives you a lot of screen real estate when reading or scrolling. The large screen is both a blessing and a curse. Personally, I’d much rather set the phone open on the table so I can see everything. I found this to be of limited use in my short time with the device. The two curves form a notification window that can show you what notifications you have waiting, your battery level, and the time. The two screens are curved on the hinge side, which gives you what Microsoft calls the glance bar. On the back, three camera sensors reside in a camera bump so large it could show up on some topographical maps. The hinge itself is a 360-degree hinge that allows you to put the phone into many different positions such as Tent mode, Tablet mode, Laptop mode, and more. On the bottom, there’s a single USB-C port. On the non-hinge side, you get a power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor and volume rocker.

When you’re using this phone, people will notice it and ask you about it.

Microsoft duo 2