Microsoft’s Surface phone hasn’t been a major success just yet, but will we see a Microsoft Surface Duo 3?
The Galaxy Fold and Pixel Fold have become the gold standard for dual-screen phones, but they are far from alone. Going against the flexible panel trend, one alternative dual-screen phone is the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Unfortunately, the book-like Duo is getting a little dated at almost two years old. When might we see the Microsoft Surface Duo 3? Here’s everything we know.
Microsoft Surface Duo 3: At a glance
When is it coming out? It’s unclear if the Duo 3 will ever come out, though some form of new Surface phone will likely arrive in 2024 or 2025.
What’s new? Microsoft may be pivoting to truly foldable displays for its Surface Duo successor.
How much will it cost? Honestly, we really can’t say at this point. There are just too many unknowns. Will there be a Microsoft Surface Duo 3?
The answer to this is a lot more complicated than you’d expect. While the Surface Duo series has a niche fanbase, it has yet to succeed commercially. Early last year, there were rumors that a Surface Duo 3 was in the works, but in January a report from Windows Central claimed that it may have gotten the axe. Well, sort of.
According to this report, the Duo 3 was finalized and ready for production, but Microsoft is scrapping it altogether. The good news is that Microsoft isn’t ready to ditch Android phones altogether; it is just regrouping and trying a different approach.
Reportedly, Microsoft is prototyping several different Android devices, including those with more traditional displays and a true foldable that will be the successor to the Duo series.
