14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has already launched the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, and the company is working on the Lumia 550, but it appears that there are more devices prepared by the Redmond-based tech giant that could be introduced in the near future.
Leaker OnLeaks has posted only some photos and a video showing what he calls Lumia 850, a new mid-range device running Windows 10 Mobile, which could be launched in the coming months.
Little is known right now, but the leaked photos and video show that the 850, which is very likely to be a direct successor to the Lumia 830, will follow the same Lumia design language as all the other devices. Additionally, it could come with a metallic frame that should offer a more premium look and feel.
Possible launch in early 2016
Microsoft previously said that its new mobile strategy would be focused on three different product categories, namely flagships, mid-range phones, and entry-level handsets specifically aimed at those looking for a budget model.
Both the Lumia 950 and 950 XL are part of the first category, and they feature premium prices while the Lumia 550 will most likely arrive as a more affordable device included in the last category.
As a result, the Lumia 850 could be a mid-ranger, just like the 830, and be marketed as an affordable flagship device. Microsoft first used this designation for the 830, and the same strategy could be employed this time too.
The launch of the new device could take place in early 2016, with some sources claiming that February or March is very likely to witness its public debut. But keep in mind that details are very scarce right now and what we have here are all rumors, so this means that nothing should be taken for granted until Microsoft says something about its next mid-ranger.
