Leaked photos finally reveal what Microsoft's ill-fated Surface Phone prototype probably looked like
The Windows Phone-powered smartphone was being worked on back in 2014
Microsoft had plans for a Surface-branded Windows Phone, with a prototype reportedly developed in 2013-2014. According to Android Authority, this prototype featured a 720p display, physical navigation buttons, and a silver Surface-like chassis, running Windows Phone 8.1.
The project may have been cancelled due to Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia. Instead, Microsoft released the Surface Duo in 2020, a dual-screen device that took a different approach.
XDA Developers notes that the Surface Phone prototype never released, and Microsoft eventually dropped support for Windows Phone in 2017. Windows Central shared images of the prototype, which was rumored to be unveiled alongside a Surface Pro device.
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