Microsoft is speculated to launch a new smartphone this year but it may not be the Surface Phone which has been heavily rumored since last year. The Surface Phone is the most awaited Windows 10 phone right now but news of a different Microsoft phone has created a buzz.

According to reports, the Surface Phone will not be released this year and fans would have to wait for a different Windows 10 handset instead. A former Microsoft contractor revealed that the new phone will come out in late 2017 or early 2018.

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However, there is still no official word from Microsoft about it. It could be a company strategy as CEO Satya Nadella has recently made several good decisions for the company. The phone may not feature the ARM compatible version of Windows 10 or support Win32 Windows Store apps.

Different German sources said the Microsoft Surface Phone will be released in 2019. Rumors claim that the Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 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.