Reliance is set to launch a low-cost smartphone running Google’s Android operating system Go on Sept.
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This smartphone is said to be super affordable and especially meant for those who can not afford regular Android handset.
India has at least 300 million 2G feature phone users and the next Jiophone expected to give these customers the opportunity to use smartphones and experiencing 4G high-speed Internet connectivity.
Reliance Jio has not revealed much about the device.
Also, there is no official information about the phone’s price.
However, media reports claimed that the next Jiophone can cost Rs 3,500 in India.
This will be the smartphone sub-50 and an estimated Rs 3,499.
Having said that, Reliance Jio can also see further incentivize carriers and devices by offering financing options.
The next Jiophone will be powered by Google’s Android operating system based on Android 11.
Go With Android Go, users will get to experience the basic Android phone.
Although they will gain access to Google services, software updates, Google Assistant and the ability to download apps from the Google Play Store, please note that access to all the applications will not be there.
Due to hardware limitations, users may not be able to download popular games, application streaming, etc.
Having said that users will get access to all versions of Google Apps Go popular.
Chipset low-end, limited RAM and storage will prevent Jiophone next to be full regular Android phone.
The next Jiophone will most likely be powered by a low-end chipset from Qualcomm.
In accordance tweet by Rahman, the device can be powered by Qualcomm platform QM215.
It has a CPU and Dual ISP support 64-bit.
The next Jiophone will come with a single-lens camera on the back with a 13MP sensor along with an 8MP camera on the front for selfie.
The default Camera application will be Google Camera Go.