Finally, the ultra-affordable JioPhone Next has been launched months after it was announced in partnership with Google. The smartphone by Reliance has been priced at under Rs. 7,000. Additionally, Jio has also announced various payment options that would make it easier for users to buy the smartphone.
Price
The JioPhone Next has been priced at Rs 6,499 in India without any offers or financing options. However, buyers also have the option to buy the smartphone for just Rs. 1,999 and make the rest of the payment in installments. These EMIs start from as low as Rs. 300 per month. Reliance Jio has confirmed that the JioPhone Next can be purchased from Diwali, i.e., from November 4.
In order to buy the JioPhone Next, users need to register first, which can be done either by visiting the nearest Jio Mart digital retailer or by visiting the website. Registration can also be done on WhatsApp, users simply need to send a ‘Hi' to 7018270182 to begin the process. Once the registration is complete, the buyer will receive a confirmation. The customer will need to visit the nearby JioMart retailer to collect their JioPhone Next.
Specifications
JioPhone Next features a 5.5-inches HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and anti-fingerprint coating. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon QM-215 Soc with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which can further be expanded up to 512GB with microSD cards.
The phone has a 13 megapixels rear camera and 8 megapixels front selfie camera. It is 4G enabled and is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The device supports dual SIM with SIM 1 locked with Jio. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi n, a 3.5mm headphone jack, with several sensors.
Pragati OS
On the software front, the JioPhone Next runs a customised version of Android called PragatiOS. The Pragati OS is tailored to deliver a simplified and delightful experience for users in India. It is based on Android 11 Go and looks close to the regular version of the operating system with a suite of Jio’s own apps.
Features
The OS has an integrated voice assistant in order to help users perform various tasks like opening apps, managing settings, and searching for content online. The voice assistant works in 10 local Indian languages.
The smartphone also offers a ‘Read Aloud’ feature that can read the content on the phone screen. It also comes with a built-in translator that can translate content from any foreign language to the native language of the phone selected by the user.
Updates
Since the OS has been built with Google, the Silicon Valley giant promises timely security updates and Android updates.
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