The first rumors that Microsoft is preparing to release a smartphone Surface Phone appeared in 2014 and during this time regularly new information about this device. Now is the time for her release, which was published resource Nokia Power User.
According to reports, Microsoft is working at least on two Surface Phone prototypes, one of which is equipped with 4 GB and another 6 GB of RAM. While both versions are based on the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The processor is rumored to contain eight cores Kryo 200, high-performance graphics controller Adreno 540 and cellular modem X16 LTE.
One of the features of the 6 GB version of Surface Phone will be a support Continuum with the ability to run desktop Windows applications (x86). As for the Surface Phone with 4 GB of RAM, it will be deprived of this opportunity.
The current prototype Surface Phone is equipped with a display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a diagonal of about 5.5 inches. With a smartphone you can use a variety of computer accessories. According to preliminary data, the device will be shipped with case keyboard in the style of the Surface Pro, and get a stylus support.
The announcement is expected in the second half of next year. It is expected that Microsoft will release three models of the Surface Phone that will be running Windows 10 Mobile 3 Redstone.