As the reported release date of the Microsoft Surface Phone draws near, speculations about the newest gadget's features have started to circulate online.

According to recent reports, the new mobile phone will be aesthetically at par with its counterparts. "The Surface Phone will have an aluminum and magnesium body. Display-wise, it will feature a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and, since it is targeted for business professionals, accessories such as the Surace Pen will be compatible with the device," Christian Today noted.

The Surface Phone will be marketed as a "professional-level" premium mobile phone as Microsoft will reportedly release a mid-range line of handsets through its Lumia brand.

"The Surface Phone is expected to be the apex business phone, and Microsoft is likely moving the Blackberry route now tapping into the niche of business users," News Independent noted. "The Surface Phone is likely to come out bundled with various productivity applications."

Some of the phone's notable features include a 6 to 8GB of RAM, up to 500GB of internal storage and a continuum liquid cooling technology. This early, rumors are rife that the phone will be offered at $700 to $1200.

Microsoft has yet to release any specifics about the Surface Phone's launch, but rumors are rife that the tech giant might be making the big reveal on October where a Mircosoft stand-alone event is rumored to happen.

What do you think about the Microsoft Surface Phone? Stay tuned for more release date updates here!