Microsoft Surface Phone 2016 Release Date, Specs, Rumors: Handset’s October Announcement Alongside Surface Pro 5, Surface Book 2 Confirmed?

First Posted: Oct 02, 2016 05:56 AM EDT
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There's no doubt that Microsoft Surface Phone 2016 is among one of the most anticipated smartphones to get rolled out next year. While, there's currently no word from Microsoft about the handset, rumors about the Surface Phone 2016 release date, specs and pricing details have already flooded the internet.

There are numerous reports which claim that the Redmond might unveil the top-notch Surface Phone in the rumored October event alongside Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and Surface Book 2. Notably, Microsoft hasn't yet revealed any information about the purported October launch event. Microsoft Surface Phone is likely to get a release date in the first quarter of 2017.

It is expected that the tech giant's upcoming Microsoft Surface Phone 2016 will come with the best-in-class specs and features to compete with the likes of Apple's highly popular iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones. According to BetaNews, the software giant has filed for "Fingerprint Detection with Transparent cover" patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The patent covers the placement of the fingerprint sensor on the device's display.

 So, there are chances that the upcoming Surface phone might come fitted with a fingerprint scanner in its front glass which will serve as its sensor.

Among other specs, the Microsoft Surface Phone 2016 is rumored to get rolled out in three variants with different base memory and storage capacity. The base variant is expected to feature 3GB of RAM, the midrange variant to feature 6GB of RAM and the high-end variant is rumored to get a massive 8GB of RAM and 512GB of built-in storage.

 The Surface phones are likely to come running either Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 830 processor or Intel's newest Kaby Lake chipset along with Windows 10 mobile OS. The smartphones are rumored to feature a 5.7-inch AMOLED display, a 21-megapixel rear camera, Surface Pen functionality and USB Type-C connectivity. The Microsoft Surface Phones 2016 are expected to come with a price tag of between $700-$1100.

Stay tuned to SWR for latest news and updates on Microsoft Surface Phone 2016 release date, specs and price details.

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