Staff writer Tech 10.13.2016 02:Oct AM EDT

Microsoft Likely To Unveil New 'Surface Phone' On October 26; Latest Updates On Specs, Price And More

The Microsoft Surface Phone has been one of the most widely awaited phones to hit sales this year. But with zero statements yet from the company about its upcoming release, as well as its probable features, people are starting to ask if the Surface Phone WILL be released this 2016. But despite Microsoft's silence, rumors and speculations have still kept it on hype.

"Panos"

Traditionally, most manufacturers give codenames for their products. This goes especially to tech companies. With that, Microsoft has been reportedly codenaming their Surface Phones as "Panos".

This codename has been swirling all over the internet rumors and leaks regarding the Microsoft Surface Phone ever since the previous year, which is why people find it safe to assume the codename does refer to the coming smartphone.

Release Date

Many have speculated the release of the Surface phones ever since last year. It has been rumored that the new devices are going to be the replacement for the Lumia lineup, and will officially bee released during Microsoft's big event this October 26. But with the lack of official statements from Microsoft themselves, the possibility becomes thinner and thinner as the days go by.

Specifications

According to reports, the Microsoft Surface Phone will be coming in three variants: consumer, enthusiast, and business models. Reports also say that the main difference that separates the three variants could be their processors and screen sizes. And of course, prices also vary from each variant.

The display sizes would range from 5.5 to 6 inches. Various rumors also coincide that the resolution would be at minimum Quad HD. Rumors are also telling that the Surface Phones would have a 3GB, 6GB, and a mind-blowing 8GB worth of RAM, depending on the model. Internal Storage will also be at a whopping minimum of 64GB.

The processor of the Surface Phones is expected to be Intel's Kaby Lake chipsets. This could also be the prime reason why for the delay, as many are believing that Microsoft is still waiting for the processor's upcoming release.