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Rumors regarding Microsoft's much-anticipated premium Surface phone has been making rounds for quite some time now. Latest rumors suggest Microsoft Surface Phone release date has been pushed to early 2017. The smartphone was previously rumored to arrive in the second half of 2016.

According to Christian Daily, the smartphone's release date has been delayed due to the Kaby Lake processor. Kaby Lake is said to be the next-generation processor by Intel.

The upcoming Microsoft Surface phone is rumored to run the new mobile operating system, Windows 10 Mobile, which is expected to get released sometime later this year. The handset is expected to be rolled out after Surface Book 2 and the Surface Pro 5 release.

As far as the Microsoft Surface phone specifications are concerned, the handset is rumored to come with some mind-blowing features that will make the phone stand out among its rivals, including the much awaited Apple iPhone 7.

Meanhile, the next generation iPhone is expected to boast the same kind of look and design as its predecessors, the upcoming Surface phone is likely to get an all metal look. The handset is rumored to be rolled out in three different variants. While, the consumer version may feature a 5.5-inch screen, the pro models are most likely to come with a full 6-inch screen, according to Tampa Bay Review.

It is expected that the Surface Phone would come with a Kickstand, which is also available on the Surface Tablet.

As per reports, Microsoft is eyeing to include Intel's Atom processors on its upcoming Surface Phones. The consumer variant is believed to have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage while the advanced version is said to have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The high-end pro model may feature 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB internal storage.

The handset is expected to feature a 21-megapixel main camera and a powerful 8-megapixel selfie camera. However, it is likely that the camera features will differ among the three models.

The price range of Surface Phone models is expected to vary between $700 and $1,200, according to Tech Times.

We advise our readers to take the information with a grain of salt as the software giant has not officially announced anything yet.

Stay tuned with us to get more updates on the Microsoft Surface Phone specs, release date and price.