Microsoft Corporation : (MSFT) Surface Phone to Come in 3 Different Variants

The tech company is determined to make a strong comeback in the smartphone game with the launch of its Windows 10-powered smartphone line-up

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) might have flown out of the smartphone spectrum for quite a while now, but it is determined to make a strong comeback with its next-gen Windows 10, powered smartphone line-up. Referred to as the Surface Phone, the companys next flagship smartphone would arrive in interesting variants.

While Microsoft itself is yet to confirm the existence of such a Surface-branded device, the company CEO Satya Nadella has hinted at the arrival of a possible game-changing Windows 10, powered smartphone device in the market. Mr. Nadella has confirmed the tech giant would continue to make its contribution towards the smartphone world, despite its recent struggles with the Windows Phone platform. Also, the CEO himself has stated the companys next flagship smartphone might not look like what todays leading flagship devices prevail in the smartphone industry.

According to speculations surrounding the Surface Phone, the smartphone would arrive on the market in three different variants, including an entry-level consumer model, a mid-range business model, and a high-end enthusiast model. Such rumors have also hinted the entry-level variant of the Surface Phone would arrive in the market for around $699, while the high-end variant of the smartphone device could go for as much as $1,100.

All variants of the Surface Phone are expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processing chipset. Also, the Windows makers next flagship smartphone will be powered by the latest Windows 10 operating system which should provide a more all-round performance for the smartphone device as compared to its Windows Phone platform.

Reports have speculated Microsoft will not launch its next flagship smartphone until the first quarter of 2018.

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