Microsoft's new Lumias may feature iris scanners

Microsoft is preparing to launch two new Lumia handsets this holiday season, both of which are tipped to feature iris scanners.

This scanner will let you log into your phone using your face. It is a part of the Windows Hello feature in Windows 10.

It is claimed that just the larger Lumia handset, the Cityman (Lumia 950 XL), will ship will support for the Surface Pen. This handset also supposedly supports a new smart cover that has a circular cut out for easy access to notifications.

Both handsets will come with Windows 10 Mobile preinstalled, though it’s unclear when Microsoft plans to launch the pair.

Windows Central has posted full specifications of both devices.

Talkman (Lumia 950)

• Matte White or black polycarbonate body
• 5.2 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
• Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
• Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
• 20MP PureView rear camera
• 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
• 3000 mAh removable battery
• Qi wireless charging with flip cover
• USB Type-C

Cityman (Lumia 950 XL)

• Matte White or black polycarbonate body
• 5.7 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
• Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
• Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
• 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash
• 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod
• Aluminum side buttons
• 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
• 3300 mAh removable battery
• Qi wireless charging integrated
• USB Type-C