Microsoft is on the process of testing the Snapdragon 820 chipset in its upcoming handsets, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, for late 2016. The company is looking to showcase a desktop-like functionality through the new chipset. As such, interesting functionalities may be included in the upcoming Windows phones.
Phone Arena mentioned that the upcoming devices will be launched in the third quarter of 2016. To talk more about the new chipset, the report said that it is built with a 14nm process that is responsible for a processor 40% faster than Adreno 430 GPU. The new chipset also provides an advanced cooling technology. In addition, Latin Post noted that the new chipset can improve IP blocks.
On the other hand, IB Times said that Microsoft will launch its new device, called the Windows Surface Phone, early next year. It is designed to deliver enhanced support for Win32 apps and Continuum. It is also equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor from Intel processor. More so, the report added that the Surface phone will come with a 5.2-inch display, Windows 10 Mobile, Continuum, an iris canner, a USB Type-C connector, a 10MP rear camera enabled with OS, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The handset is said to come with a metallic chassis.
Given that Microsoft will shift from Intel's processor to Qualcomm's processor, it seems that the Surface Phone will be 2016's last handset that will have such processor. A related report said that the Surface Phone will be marketed to businesses, and will support Win32 apps. This new Windows smartphone is most likely to release in the first quarter of 2016.
Microsoft has no further details regarding the Snapdragon 820 chipset in its upcoming devices. This is going to be remarkable for the company because of its innovation in presenting the market with desktop-like functionality in smartphones.
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