JioPhone Next in India
Reliance Jio first entered the feature phone market a few years ago, and now it has finally entered the smartphone market. JioPhone Next follows the huge success of JioPhone, a blockbuster that has sold over 110 million units. For the first time, millions of Indians have access to the internet thanks to the feature-rich but basic device. Now comes the JioPhone Next, a low-cost smartphone with features that are unheard of in this price range. Before you start shaking your head, assuming that it won’t have any Google apps, you should pull up a chair for this one. With a few eye-catching features, this smartphone is gaining popularity primarily because of its “affordable” asking price of Rs 6,499.
JioPhone Next Prices in India, Variants, Availability
The JioPhone Next is available for Rs 1,999 (down payment) plus 18 or 24 months of Easy EMI on the Reliance Digital website. It can also be purchased for Rs 6,499 as a one-time payment. JioPhone Next comes in a blue colour option and a matte back option.
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JioPhone Next Box Contents
Reliance has kept things pretty simple here. You get the JioPhone Next along with the following items in the box:
- 5W charging adapter
- Micro USB charging cable
- Warranty card and user guide
- Battery
JioPhone Next Specs at a glance
Before we talk in detail about the device, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:
- Display: 5.45 inches IPS LCD
- Chipset: Snapdragon 215
- RAM & ROM: 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage
- Software: Pragati OS
- Rear camera: 13 MP
- Selfie camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 3500 mAh
JioPhone Next Design and Build
Jio opts for a standard design for the JioPhone Next, with bezels at the top and bottom instead of the notched look. The backside features a matte surface that prevents fingerprints and has a beautiful dotted texture. It brings to mind the first-generation smartphones, which were light, rough, and long-lasting (only from the back). The fingerprint-resistant back panel is made of plastic. At the bottom, it features a matter coating, a Jio logo, and a speaker grille. The blue colour is appealing. Furthermore, the compact form size makes single-handed operation easy.
The phone is very light and comfortable to hold. There’s also a touch of nostalgia. You will find an opening on the right side, at the bottom, that will allow you to remove the back cover and access the battery. The battery is easily removable, which is a rare feature in today’s Android phones.
When you remove the back cover of JioPhone Next, you’ll see two SIM card slots and a microSD card slot that allows up to 512GB of storage expansion. The loudspeaker is located on the bottom, along with the micro USB port, a microphone (making it a dual-mic phone with MEMS), while the 3.5 mm audio jack is located on the top. The power and volume controls are on the right side.
The smartphone isn’t limited to Jio SIM cards, which is a positive thing; you can use other SIM cards as well, but you won’t be able to use mobile data from them; you’ll have to stick with Jio’s data. This can be a bummer if you have a SIM card other than Jio and are using data.
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JioPhone Next provides great overall performance at an affordable price. It’s clearly aimed at the millions of people who still use feature phones but want to upgrade to a smartphone. Only Rs 1,999 is required upfront, with the remainder based on the plan selected. Altogether, the JioPhone Next offers a lot more value for the money you’ll be paying. The JioPhone Next is in a class by itself, with no obvious competitors that can match its feature and price combination.
