Microsoft Surface Phone has made itself a consistent hardware player by perfecting the Surface series, including some innovative concepts with the new Surface Studio. In fact, the device has created notable strides with its apps on the iOS and Android in the past, along with a few popular productivity apps in the two stores.
Why Microsoft Surface Phone Will Be 2017's Best Smartphone
The Microsoft Surface Phone is likely powered by the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. This new chip is reported to come out on smartphones in early 2017, and will be a direct lineup to the high-end Snapdragon 821 and 820 chips that will and has been included in other brands as well.
Microsoft Surface Phone is also expected to come with a 20MP back and 8MP front, along with a Carl Zeiss lens as well as a dual camera. Given that other phones like Apple and LG are reported to ship with dual-camera configurations, the Microsoft Surface Phone is more likely to use the same technology as well.
The Microsoft Surface Phone may support Win32 apps that allow users to run the legacy Windows program, which is similarly run on their PCs. According to reports, the Win32 apps on the Microsoft Surface Phone will encourage the Android users to purchase the Windows phone, iTechPost reported.
Microsoft Surface Phone Will Be The "Ultimate Mobile Device"
According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the new Microsoft Surface Phone will be different from other smartphones in terms of functionalities. Based on reports, the Windows 10 platform will be the biggest selling factor of Microsoft Surface Phone over its competitors, particularly the built-in Continuum feature.
Microsoft Surface Phone's continuum feature allows the transformation of a mobile phone into a complete desktop setting by just connecting it on a monitor. In line with this, Microsoft has reportedly confirmed its partnership with the giant chip manufacturer Qualcomm.
This collaboration is expected to produce the Windows 10 supporting the ARM-based chips beginning with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. That said, experts believe that the Microsoft Surface Phone will be able to copy the x86 applications in a mobile setting to pave way for the Continuum feature in full function, given that SD 835 will be powering the Surface Phone, according to Yibada.
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