For some time now since we have been hearing rumors and tech news that Microsoft on their breakthrough device, Microsoft Surface team has been playing along, trying to give a premium smartphone
According to rumors, we are expecting this device in the second half of 2016, while others say early 2017.
given that Lumia 950 and 950 XL's which runs on Windows 10 Mobile has failed to compete its competitors in the smartphone market. Introducing the Surface line-up, which offers laptop and hybrid devices — and evidently smartphones too in the near future.
According to rumors, we are expecting this device in the second half of 2016, while others say early 2017.
given that Lumia 950 and 950 XL's which runs on Windows 10 Mobile has failed to compete its competitors in the smartphone market. Introducing the Surface line-up, which offers laptop and hybrid devices — and evidently smartphones too in the near future.
Microsoft to unveil three models of the Surface Phone
According to sources, Panos Panay and his Surface team are working on the new Microsoft Surface smartphone. This is the same team that is behind the Surface tablets. Consumers are to get three different versions of the Surface Phone.
Surface Phone: Here's everything we know so far
there are rumors about the Surface phone but here is everything we know about this premium smartphone's design, specs, price and release date.
Design and build
Microsoft Surface tablet range is known for its strong and very solid build and since this device has not failed Microsoft and the same team the same team that worked on Microsoft Tablet is assigned to work on Microsoft Phone, we are expecting a solid build in the upcoming device as well.
Kickstand
The Microsoft Surface Phone is highly expected to come with which will enable the phone to stand effectively. Kickstand is also on the Surface Tablet, and if this really turns out to be true, we then expect a stylus as well.
Display
As aforementioned, the Surface Phone should come in three variants, which we estimate will differ in terms of screen size. We can expect a 5.5-inch display for the consumer edition while the pro models will most likely come with a full 6-inch screen.
Since the display is going to be quite large, it will allow for easier access to multitasking and view data more clearly and conveniently.
Processor and power specs
Reports said, Microsoft is working with Intel on this premium Surface Phone. We hope that the phone will offer the best of Intel when it comes to mobile chipsets. We hope that the smartphone comes with efficient power and CPU
Camera
Lumia has never failed its users in terms of camera. The phone is going to have this as an advantage over other smartphones. The Lumia team intelligence will be used in this aspect
Software
The Surface Phone is expected to be as rugged as the Surface Tablet so we are expecting a rugged Windows 10 capable of running windows apps.
Release Date
Microsoft was aiming to launch the Surface Phone in May 2016. But the date has been postponed due to Lumia 950’s failure. Therefore, fresh rumors said we are to expect the Surface Phone in early 2017. Other rumor says that Surface Phone release date was delayed because Microsoft waiting for Intel's Kaby Lake processor to get in production. The new CPU series is scheduled to commence production in early 2017. This reason may be what is affecting the circulation of Surface Book 2.
Price
The price of The Surface Phone will be relative to its quality in both the performance and build