Microsoft’s Surface Duo drew flak for delivering outdated specs at top-tier costs (amongst different missteps), however which may not be true for the sequel. Windows Central has shared a Tech Rat leak purporting to point out pictures of the Surface Duo 2, they usually counsel Microsoft is dragging its dual-screen Android cellphone into the trendy period. Most notably, there is a conspicuous rear digital camera bump with three sensors — you would not have to make use of a single digital camera for every thing. WC understood these had been normal, telephoto and ultra-wide shooters.

The leak additionally reveals the Surface Duo 2 in a stealthier black coloration, and suggests Microsoft has pulled the fingerprint reader from its unique spot and moved it to the facility button.

There’s little to see of the 2 screens or the internals, though WC and former leaks level to a much-needed bounce to trendy {hardware}. Microsoft will reportedly outfit the Surface Duo 2 with a Snapdragon 888 chip, 5G and NFC. No extra utilizing year-old components with obtrusive omissions, to place it one other method.

WC claimed Microsoft will launch the Duo 2 someday in September or October. It’s not sure what the value could be, however Microsoft lowered the unique’s value from $1,399 to $999 just some months after launch, and it is out there for $650 as we write this. The firm is clearly conscious that the primary Surface Duo’s steep value scared would-be patrons, and it possible will not need to make that mistake once more.