'Microsoft Lumia 950 XL' Leaks, Specs, Price: New Device Rumored to Carry Snapdragon 810, Cost Around $840

Lumia fanatics have been nothing but curious about the 950 flagships. Rumors have been spreading around and since no official announcement from Microsoft has been released, every leaks and rumors that come out are considered valuable sources.

According to GSMarena, there has been a leak that revealed all about the "Microsoft Lumia 950 XL". The photo leak revealed the white "Lumia 950 XL" variant. For the past weeks, the blue version is the only one being used in leaks, so this photo of the white one has become a good additional information.

Measurements of this new smartphone has already been pointed out before. It's said to measure 151.9 x 78.4 x 9.9 mm. It was also said that it will have a 5.7" QHD screen, carrying a Snapdragon 810 with a 20 MP PureView camera. The dual sim function is also indicated in the photo leaks of the Lumia 950 XL, that is if you have a keen eye. As to the pricing, so far, there is one European pricing information. It was reported that the "Lumia 950 XL" will cost around 750 Euro or around 840 US Dollars.

Pricing rumors compare these Lumia flagships to those of Apple's. This caused a bit of controversy among consumers. Some say that Microsoft may bundle the phone with something else which is why it is very pricey. Others cannot get why Microsoft had to make their new phones expensive. And as usual, many iPhone haters think that the iPhones themselves are way too pricey for what it offers.

In the end, all we can do is wait for official statements from Microsoft, and hope that if the phone comes with the rumored prices, it would be worth it. Let's just hope that the company has new features in stored for us. Lumia phones have been underestimated many times when it comes to features because the phone normally falls short of it. But as to the durability and processors, Lumia phones have always delivered. Now that Lumia has already released a number of handsets, maybe now is the time for some phone features that can compete with this year's flagship phones.

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