Microsoft Surface Phone release date, specs rumors 2016: Device will come with 8 GB of RAM?

There have been a lot of talks surrounding the development and the release of the upcoming Microsoft Surface Phone. There are reports suggesting that the much-anticipated device will be rolled out during the Holiday 2016 or early 2017.
According to reports, the American software giant will release an impressive smartphone that will come in three variants. It is said that all three of them will carry high-end specs from major tech hardware makers.
The said device will replace the company's previous flagship smartphone, which was the Lumia brand. The Microsoft Surface Phone is said to be powered by Snapdragon 830 processor, which will surely make this device ahead of the competition. The processor is so advanced that it can support up to 8 GB of RAM, which is a rarity in the market today.
The three variants will come as follows: 4 GB RAM with 64 GB internal storage capacity, 6 GB RAM with 128 GB storage capacity and 8 GB RAM with 512 GB internal storage capacity.
The huge random access memory of the device will certainly impress tech freaks all over the world. If rumors prove to be true, Microsoft is definitely taking the tight smartphone competition in a whole new level. There are also reports that Microsoft will also use the best GPU hardware to make sure users get the best graphics output.
Some of the rumored specs include a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 1440x2560 pixels resolution. It will also carry a 21MP rear camera and an impressive 8 MP Zeiss Wide-Angle lens for the front snapper.
As of the moment, Microsoft has yet to confirm these pieces of information about the Surface Phone. However, fans believe that it is only a matter of time before the company starts to provide details regarding its development.
The Microsoft Surface Phone is also rumored to run on the latest Windows 10 OS; however, there are reports suggesting that the company is considering an Android version of the smartphone.