14 DAY TRIAL // It looks like Microsoft's next smartphone is likely to be the Lumia 650. Even though the Redmond-based company delayed the release of Windows 10 Mobile update for current Windows Phone 8.1 devices, the Lumia 650 seems to be on track for a February 1 release.
Since we're less than a week away from the alleged release of the Lumia 650, it makes sense that many authorized retailers start taking pre-orders for the smartphone.
UK-based retailer MobileFun has just listed the Microsoft Lumia 650 on its online store with a whopping price of £263 (€345 / $375) outright.
As Neowin points out, the smartphone was initially listed for a lot less (£200 / €265 / $285), but in a matter of hours, the retailer increased the price by a lot.
Also, MobileFun does not offer any details on shipping date, so there's no telling when the smartphone will hit shelves.
Even though rumor has it that the Lumia 650 will be officially unveiled on February 1, it's unclear whether or not the smartphone will be available on the same day.
The UK-based retailer also lists the phone's full specs, though we’ve already known some of them for quite some time. Naturally, the Lumia 650 comes with Windows 10 Mobile operating system preloaded.
Quad-core CPU and 5-inch HD display
On the inside, the smartphone is equipped with a 1.1GHz quad-core processor, most likely provided by Qualcomm. Also, Microsoft Lumia 650 packs 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card slot.
The Lumia 650 sports a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display that supports HD (720p) resolution, but there's no mention of extra protection like Corning Gorilla Glass.
At the back, the smartphone features an 8-megapixel photo snapper with autofocus, LED flash and video recording, whereas in the front there's a secondary camera for selfies and video calls.
Microsoft's upcoming smartphone will be powered by a 2,000 mAh battery and offers multiple connectivity options like 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB 2.0 and GPS with AGPS support.