JioPhone Next — All we know about Jio and Google’s low-cost smartphone
Sep 6, 2021
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JioPhone Next
JioPhone Next has been jointly developed by Reliance Jio and Google. It features an optimised version of Android with custom features for Indian users.
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Sale and price
JioPhone Next is scheduled to go on sale from September 10 onwards. Reliance is yet to reveal the price of the JioPhone Next but it is expected to cost around ₹3,499.
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Camera features
The JioPhone Next will offer optimisations for low-light photography. It will also have an HDR mode, and feature India-specific Snapchat lenses integrated into the phone’s camera.
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Google Assistant
JioPhone Next users will be able to ask Google Assistant for the latest cricket scores or weather updates, play music on JioSaavn and even check the balance on My Jio.
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Display
The JioPhone Next is expected to feature a 5.5-inch HD display.
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Chipset, storage variants
The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor. It could launch in two variants of 2GB RAM + 16GB storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB storage.
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Software
On the software front, it could run Android 11 (Go Edition). The smartphone is also confirmed to feature a customised version of Android.
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Cameras
The JioPhone Next is expected to feature a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.
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Battery
The JioPhone Next could pack a 2,500mAh battery.
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