Microsoft’s new Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950 handsets images leaked

Upcoming Microsoft Lumia flagship phones images make their way onto the internet.

Talkman and Cityman Lumia phones

While Microsoft plans to launch two new Lumia phones during its upcoming hardware event in October, a number of images and full technical specifications are now emerging onto the web. Evan Blass, also known as Evleaks on Twitter, has published what it seems to be two official rendering of both Microsoft’s smartphones codenamed Cityman and Talkman.

The software giant is expected to name the devices: Lumia 950 (Talkman) and Lumia 950 XL (Cityman).

The leaked renderings show both Lumia phones front side, back with a slightly bump near the top case by the camera, and side buttons. The devices also feature a square design with rounded edges, and a simple monochrome Microsoft (Windows) logo.

The Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL (Cityman) is rendered in cyan color, it features a 5.7-inch WQHD display and 20-megapixel PureView rear camera with triple LED flash. The Lumia 950 XL also includes support for the Surface Pen and there will be a new smart cover that feature a circular cut to get easy access to notifications.

Lumia 950 XL (Cityman)

Lumia 950 XL (Cityman) tech specs

  • Matte White or black polycarbonate body
  • 5.7 inch WQHD (1440×2560) OLED display
  • Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
  • Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
  • 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash
  • 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod
  • Aluminum side buttons
  • 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
  • 3300 mAh removable battery
  • Qi wireless charging integrated
  • USB Type-C

Additionally, a German podcast also shows the Cityman smartphone with an accessory that offers support for the new Windows 10 Mobile Continuum features and it also provides addition USB ports to connect different peripherals.

Cityman Windows 10 Mobile Continuum

The Lumia 950 (Talkman) is rendered in black color, it features a 5.2-inch display WQHD display, and 20-megapixel PureView rear camera with triple LED flash.

Lumia 950 (Talkman)

Lumia 950 (Talkman) tech specs

  • Matte White or black polycarbonate body
  • 5.2 inch WQHD (1440×2560) OLED display
  • Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
  • Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
  • 20MP PureView rear camera
  • 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
  • 3000 mAh removable battery
  • Qi wireless charging with flip cover
  • USB Type-C

Both handsets will include support for USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and support for Windows Hello.

Source Twitter (@Evleaks), YouTube (Onecast episode 23) via The Verge

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