Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL specs leaked; could come with Iris scanner

Microsoft’s Windows 10 lineup (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft’s upcoming smartphones are codenamed Talkman and Cityman and now Windows Central has revealed full specifications of both the devices. Interestingly both the devices will come with Infrared based Iris scanner which is mandatory for Windows Hello feature to work. Iris scanner will help you unlock your device. Both the devices are also likely to get USB Type-C port.

According to Windows Central, Talkman will be a 5.2-inch device powered by Qualcomm’s hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor. This is the same processor found in LG G4. In a quest to catch up with Android smartphones on specs, the Talkman will get a WQHD (1440 x 2560) OLED display or 2K display.

Talkman will have 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory with microSD card support. As with any flagship Lumia, there will be a 20MP PureView rear camera and 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera. The device will be backed by a 3000mAh battery and will support Qi wireless charging. Talkman will likely be called Lumia 950.

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On the other hand, Cityman looks like a bigger cousin of Talkman. The device will have a 5.7-inch WQHD (1440 x 2560) OLED display and will be powered by octa-core Snapdragon 810 SoC. There will be 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage expandable via microSD card. The rear camera will be a 20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash while there will be a 5MP Wide-angle camera at the front. Cityman will also be getting a 3300mAh removable battery with Qi wireless charging support. Cityman is expected to be announced as Lumia 950 XL.

According to ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed to employees that he will start using Talkman in the coming weeks.