The highly-anticipated Microsoft Surface Phone may have to take a back seat in favor of a new Windows 10 phone which is said to be launched before 2017 ends. The Microsoft Surface Phone technically does not exist yet but fans have been so excited that they already reported the specs and features of the phone. However, Windows Report has revealed that the new Microsoft flagship will not be released this year.
Microsoft did not announce anything about the Surface Phone at the Mobile World Congress 2017 while several German sources claim that the Microsoft Surface Phone will be released in 2019. Rumors suggest that the Microsoft Surface Phone basic version will come with 4 GB of RAM while the premium model will feature 8 GB of RAM. It is also possible that the Surface Phone will sport an Intel Kaby Lake processor, USB port, liquid cooling tech and a 5.5-inch Active-Matrix Organic Light-emitting Diode display.
Other rumored Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 20 MP Carl Zeiss rear camera, proximity sensor, compass, fingerprint scanner and a barometer. The fingerprint scanner that is reportedly embedded on its display is becoming a fast trend. Microsoft is also speculated to consolidate the Windows 10 Mobile Redstone 3 out of the box with the Surface Phone 2017.
The Surface Phone may be pitted against the Apple iPhone with full versions of Windows software and an ARM processor. It is designed for tech enthusiasts and business purposes. Rumors include the Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 being able to run both Android and iOS apps on Windows 10 with minimal coding, also known as Bridge Solution. Leaked photos also revealed single grille speakers with 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The Microsoft Surface line-up has been a success and the world is now anticipating the Microsoft Surface Phone to be released soon.