We have already reported to you a few times about a possible Windows 10 smartphone developed by Microsoft, which would be powered by an Intel chipset.

Well, it looks like the folks over at WindowsCentral recently got confirmation that the Intel-powered Windows Phone is real and that Microsoft might reveal it in early 2016.

If that happens, the smartphone might be available for purchase sometime in Q2, possibly after Mobile World Congress 2016 (MWC), which is set for late February / early March.

Unfortunately, information about the Intel-based smartphone developed by Microsoft is scarce for the moment, but sources claim that the device will feature a metal body.

On top of that, there's a high chance that the smartphone will be powered by Intel's SoFIA chipset, which is an all-in-one solution since it packs an LTE modem as well.

The name of the device hasn't been set yet, but since Surface guru Panos Panay is now in charge of hardware engineering, it won't be surprising if it is launched as the first Surface Phone.

Also, there's still some confusion as to whether the smartphone will be able to run full PC apps or just universal Store applications.

The metal smartphone could be quite expensive

Another piece of information that we got about the Intel-based Windows Phone handset is the fact that it won't come cheap.

Some of you might remember about a report earlier this month that claimed the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL might be priced higher than the Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6.

Well, it turns out that the Intel-powered smartphone built by Microsoft might be priced higher than other flagship smartphones available on the market, not the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL.

But these details will probably be clarified in the next couple of months, as Microsoft still has enough time to change anything from specs, design and price.