Watch the Surface Duo 2 get scratched, put under fire, and bent in this durability test
The Surface Duo 2 proved surprisingly durable in the latest video from JerryRigEverything.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’sSurface Duo 2is many things. It’s a foldable device built for productivity. It’s an Android phone made by Microsoft. It’s a $1,500 piece of hardware that receivedmixed reviews. But is it fireproof? Is it durable enough to withstand a bend test? These are questions that can only be answered by Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything. In his latest video, Nelson scratches the Surface Duo 2 with a box cutter, burns its screen with a lighter, and attempts to break it in half with his thumbs.
These are all standard tests from Nelson, who runs many flagship devices through their paces. His tests illustrate how durable the materials of the Surface Duo 2 are, including its Corning Victus glass displays. Because the Surface Duo 2 has two displays on a hinge rather than a foldable display, it is much more scratch-resistant than theGalaxy Z Fold 3.
Nelson often jokes that his lighter test doesn’t mean much, but for what it’s worth, the Surface Duo 2 proved quite resistant to an open flame.
Near the end of the video, Nelson tries to break the Surface Duo 2 by bending it from both directions. While pushing from the same side as the camera bump led to flexing, the device didn’t break in either attempt. The Surface Duo 2 benefits from its folding design with it comes to surviving the bend test.
The Surface Duo 2 is a unique foldable phone with two displays. It has a Snapdragon 888 processor, a triple-camera setup, and supports 5G and NFC. It held up surprisingly well in durability testing, including an attempt to break it in half.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
