Microsoft is set to unveil new Surface tablets and Lumia smartphones at a press event on Oct. 6. New images of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL have leaked, revealing triple-LED flash and dual-SIM models.
The biggest players in the mobile world have either already released devices powered by their next-generation OS or are preparing to do so. Apple shattered sales records with the release of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which went on sale on Sept. 25 and ship with iOS 9 out of the box.
Google unveiled the LG Nexus 5X smartphone and Huawei Nexus 6P phablet on Sept. 29, and like Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Google's devices are the launch vehicles for its latest version of Android, 6.0 Marshmallow. Google also confirmed which previous generation Nexus smartphones and tablets would receive an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, as well as the devices that wouldn't.
It's now time for Microsoft to join its rivals in launching its latest devices powered by Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. The company is holding a press event on Oct. 6, where it will unveil its next-generation Surface Pro 4 tablet and the Lumia 950 smartphone and Lumia 950 XL phablet.
Windows Phone fans have been patiently waiting to get their hands on new flagship devices, and judging from the latest leak, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL will not disappoint.
New high-resolution photos of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL have been posted online and confirm some new details about the smartphone and phablet. The images confirm that the Lumia 950 will rock a triple-LED flash in addition to its 20 megapixel PureView camera. It was initially reported that the larger Lumia 950 XL would be the only handset to include the triple-LED flash high-end feature.
The leaked images also show the Lumia 950 will have a dual-SIM variant, while also providing a closer look at the low-infrared diode for the iris scanner, which will support Windows 10 Hello, allowing users to unlock their devices by simply looking at it.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 will feature a 5.2-inch 2560 by 1440 quad-HD OLED display and will be powered by a 64-bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3 GB of RAM. It will include 32 GB of internal storage and microSD expansion slot that will support up to 2 TB microSD cards.
The Lumia 950 will pack in a 20 megapixel PureView rear camera with tripled-LED flash and 5 megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera for selfies and video chat. The handset will ship with a 3,000 mAh removable battery, Qualcomm rapid charge and include Qi wireless charging support out of the box.
The Lumia 950 XL phablet will boast a 5.7-inch 2560 by 1440 quad-HD OLED display, more powerful 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip and 3 GB of RAM. It will also include 32 GB of internal storage and microSD expansion slot that will support up to 2 TB microSD cards.
The Lumia 950 XL's camera capabilities include a 20 megapixel PureView rear camera with triple-LED flash and 5 megapixel wide-angle front-facing shooter. It will ship with a 3,300 mAh removable battery, Qualcomm rapid charge capabilities and wireless charging.
We'll know the full details of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL on Oct. 6, and we should also have an idea on pricing and carrier availability.
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