Will you buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 or wait for the Surface Duo 2?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Hands On S Pen Notes
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Hands On S Pen Notes (Image credit: Nick Sutrich / Windows Central)

First impressions are in for the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3. Michael Fisher, also known as MrMobile, and Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich have each shared their initial thoughts on the larger of Samsung's new folding phones. There's a lot to unpack, including a more durable design, S Pen support, a better hinge, and an under-display camera. With all of those fancy specs, we want to know if the Galaxy Fold 3 has drawn your attention away from the upcoming Surface Duo 2.

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 isn't officially announced yet, but it should arrive later this year. Unlike the original Surface Duo, we expect the Surface Duo 2 to have the features that people would expect from a smartphone, including NFC, better cameras, and the latest specs.

The biggest difference between the Surface Duo 2 and the Galaxy Fold 3 is that the Duo has two displays that run side-by-side while the Galaxy Fold 3 has a main display that folds (it also has a display for when using the phone flipped around). People are often split between these setups. Microsoft argues that using two displays is better for productivity and multitasking, while many people prefer a folding display because it allows a phone to convert into a tablet.

Which device are you most tempted to purchase? Let us know in the poll above and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.