While smartphone enthusiasts continue going berserk over the possibility of Microsoft's Surface Phone launching this year, the Redmond-based tech titan has refrained from divulging details about the highly anticipated phone.

Despite Microsoft keeping details about its Surface Phone under wraps, this didn't put a lid on the rumor mill that has been churning all sorts of speculations about the purported smartphone. Here's a rundown of the Surface Phone's rumored launch, specs, price, and features.

Microsoft Surface Phone Release Date

Microsoft's decision to launch a Surface Phone makes logical sense since it's still riding high on the huge success of its Surface Pro and Surface Book devices. However, the popular software maker has been secretive regarding its mobile ambitions following the dissolution of its partnership with Nokia.

But details about the Surface Phone have been pouring in from all corners in the form of leaks. Lining with this, a new patent filing (via Express), which was recently made public indicated that Microsoft has applied for a unique multi-layered phone display, which is built on tiled panels with a curve at the edge. The curves reportedly draw light away from the gaps, giving the display an appearance of one continuous image.

However, the purported 'ultimate mobile phone' needs a lot more than just a hinged design in order to transform into a tablet or the full Windows 10 desktop apps. It is imperative for Microsoft to add powerful hardware and fascinating innovation on to the upcoming Surface Phone in order to take on the likes of Apple and Google smartphones. Currently, the rumored Qualcomm chips, beefier storage capacity, dual-lens camera, 3D-capture are just conventional specs.

Moreover, mobile enthusiasts have been hazarding all sorts of guesses regarding the long-speculated device despite the lack of an official announcement, but Microsoft is likely to divulge concrete shreds of information regarding the Surface Phone sooner rather than later. According to WindowsCentral, Microsoft's Build 2017 conference that kicks off next month would serve as an ideal platform where the company could finally debunk all the speculations and rumors about the Surface Phone.

Microsoft Surface Phone Specifications

Microsoft needs a smartphone that can comprehensively showcase its Windows 10 Creators Update. Now that the tech firm has decided to go for a universal OS, it could effortlessly work in multiple Surface devices.

Under the hood, the Microsoft Surface Phone is expected to pack the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The current generation Snapdragon chips are the first to employ the 10nm process node, which warrants a 40 percent reduction in power consumption while offering a considerable 27 percent boost in performance. The Surface Phone will come with 6GB of RAM.

The Surface Phone is expected to feature the dual lens camera setup and 3D capture technology, which resembles Intel's RealSense arrangement. This will align perfectly with the company's work with the HoloLens and Windows Holographic, thus the ability to capture and import 3D images on to Windows via a smartphone would be an ideal feature to add, according to TrustedReviews.

Microsoft Surface Phone Price

The lower-end Microsoft Surface Phone is expected to come bearing a starting price tag of $699, while the higher-end version could sell for $1,099.