In 2017, Jio launched JioPhone at a “almost free” price, and this mobile phone has also successfully increased India’s Internet penetration rate and expanded the popularity of Internet users. And Google also announced a strategic cooperation with Reliance Jio last year, and also obtained a 7.7% stake in the Jio platform.
It is worth mentioning that just last Friday, Google and the Indian telecom network Jio Platforms stated that their highly anticipated economical smartphone JioPhone Next will be available for sale on November 4th at the retail point network of Jio and Reliance Retail. , And that time happens to be Diwali in India.
JioPhone Next will use a 5.45-inch, HD+ resolution screen, and will be protected by Corning Gorilla 3 glass. As for the core, it uses the Qualcomm 215 processor provided by Qualcomm, which is clocked at 1.3GHz. The JioPhone Next is also equipped with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM respectively, and the storage capacity can be expanded through a micro SD memory card. The battery capacity is 3500mAh, and it still uses a dual SIM card design.
This smartphone uses Pragati OS based on an optimized version of Android and provides a series of customized features for the Indian market. It is pre-installed with Google Play Store and OTA updates, and supports new features, customization, security updates, etc. In addition, it also embeds the voice priority function,
In terms of price, both companies said that the price of JioPhone Next is 6,499 Indian rupees (approximately HK$680/NT$2420), or it can be purchased in installments, starting as low as 2,000 Indian rupees.
And Google CEO stated in a statement, “JioPhone Next is an economical smartphone designed for India. It is inspired by the belief that everyone in India should benefit from the opportunities created by the Internet.” This also shows that Google hopes to allow more Indian users to connect with Internet resources through more affordable prices and sufficient features, and to make life more convenient.