Reliance Jio worked with Google to bring a new budget 4G smartphone. Reliance Jio Phone Next had plans to launch on September 10, 2021. However, this did not happen due to delays. Although it claimed it will commence before Diwali (November 4, 2021). The company had also announced that the phone is currently in advanced trials in a press release. According to the company, this additional time will also help mitigate the current industry-wide, global semiconductor shortages.
Finally, Reliance Jio has confirmed that its upcoming affordable smartphone Jio Phone Next will launch in time for the Indian festival Diwali (November 4, 2021). Now, this phone is coming forward as an entry-point device. Especially, those who want to experience Android and its smart features for the very first time.
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Meanwhile, Reliance JioPhone Next recently listed on the Google Play Console, unveiling a lot of information about the smartphone. Additionally, a report also suggests the pricing of Reliance JioPhone Next. It also claims that there will be two models or variants of the smartphone.
Reliance Jio Phone Next Specifications (Expected)
According to the Google Play Console listing, it showed that the Reliance Jio Phone Next will be equipped with 2GB RAM. In addition, the phone will power on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset and Adreno 306 GPU. It may run on Android 11, probably the Go Edition version. There will also be an HD+ display with 720 X 1440 pixels resolution. There will be the Google Assistant onboard along with the capability of on-screen translation, automatic read-aloud, special filers for the cameras, and more.
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Additionally, the listing includes a render of the phone, which shows thick bezels above and below the screen. It also comes with a selfie snapper on the top portion. In terms of optics, Reliance Jio Phone Next will have a 13-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. It is also expecting to have a swappable battery and removable back panel. Mostly because feature phone users are still into that kind of stuff. In addition, it will have dual-SIM card slots, an essential feature for budget devices in India.
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Meanwhile, pricing-wise, Reliance Jio Phone Next is said to be available in two models – one of them is the Jio Phone Next Basic model. Whereas, the other will be the JioPhone Next Advance model. The former is said to be priced around Rs. 5,000, while the latter could cost around Rs. 7,000. There will be bank offers and EMI options for customers at launch.
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