Microsoft Surface Duo benchmark scores are a rebuttal to 'dead on arrival' jibes

The can now be and it will hit the shelves on September 10. In the words of Windows and devices chief Panos Panay, this is one of the "one of the sexiest devices" the company has ever built. With its Gorilla Glass reinforced screen and 360-degree hinge, it sure sounds like a robust alternative to the likes of Samsung and Huawei . 

Its 2019-esque core specs are a bit of a let down though, especially if you consider its $1,399 price tag. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 855, which is three generations old at this point if you take into ...

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