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Windows Phone fans rejoice: Two high-end devices are coming this year

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 03 May 2015 9:19 User comments (1)

Windows Phone fans rejoice: Two high-end devices are coming this year

After a year of pumping out cheap low-range Lumia devices to target the masses, it appears Microsoft has a couple of high-end devices waiting in the wings for power users.
First, we have the Lumia codenamed "Talkman" which has a 5.2-inch QHD display, a sexta-core 64-bit Qualcomm processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (expandable with microSD), dual 5MP/20MP cameras and a large 3000 mAh battery. Furthermore, Microsoft wants to keep this device lighter and slimmer than the existing Lumia 930, say the sources.

Moving even higher up the spec chain is the Lumia "Cityman" which will feature a 5.7-inch QHD display, an octa-core Qualcomm processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (expandable), the same dual 5MP/20MP cameras and a 3300mAh battery.

Both devices will run Windows 10, and both device will have triple LED flash each of which has a different tone to allow for more natural colors.

Sources say you can expect the devices around the launch time of Windows 10, which is the end of July or early August.



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13.5.2015 11:33

Hope the camera can produce photos close to the quality of my 1020. I like the the Windows phone. Having had IOS and Android and prefer Windows. Have not missed any phone Apps. Hopefully the final of Win 10 will not pull to far away from the Win 8.1 functionality.

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