Analysts: Jio will launch a cheap $100-150 5G phone once network coverage expands enough

27 September 2022
Counterpoint examined the bill of materials for the JioPhone Next, a cheap 4G phone intended to get Jio subscribers to update away from its 2G and 3G networks.

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  • 28 Sep 2022

The Android Freak, 28 Sep 2022Stay away from Jio/5G/This handset. Simple. 4G is enough cu... moreMan i am from Slovakia we here have O2, Orange, Slovak Telecom and network carrier called 4 or number fourth. And then one more called Radosť in english translated as happines which is pure online phone carrier based on O2 network.
Apart those 5 major we have few minor with no own network and simple and cheap.
But we have no Jio or whathewer are they called.
I think they are only in India.

    AnonD-731363, 27 Sep 2022Well its probably bit more expensive. Even if its just a ti... moreStay away from Jio/5G/This handset. Simple. 4G is enough currently. Use 4G+Broadband and save some money.

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      • 28 Sep 2022

      Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022Still they lock the SIM slot to Jio . Other slot open on... moreWell cant answer here i am european citizen from Slovakia not a India citizen with JIO as a network carrier.
      So i dont know.

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        • SpJ
        • 28 Sep 2022

        5g😱enjoy 4g,not Gona buy just because it's 5g,if you love your phone and enjoy your coverage,then stick and save the penny's 👍

          Jio should offer option of a 4.5" palm friendly model of its smartphones.

            Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022For this price, xiaomi is pushing phone with Mediatek A22. ... moreThere are already 5g phones in $150.
            Dimensity 700 and sd 480.

              hmm, 27 Sep 2022If it come like it's on the pictures with these large ... moreMoto G51 is with same chipset and far better hardware.

                Stick to Moto G51/G52/G71/62/82 for your 4G+ requirements. It's enough for next two years. Then upgrade to good 5G. 5G isn't coming for two more years. Don't use it now and waste your money.

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                  • 28 Sep 2022

                  This should have at least 4 gen 1 processor. So that the phone will can handle all the apps balanced.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • rAM
                    • 27 Sep 2022

                    AnonD-731363, 27 Sep 2022Man like in xiaomi and any other android smartphone you can... moreStill they lock the SIM slot to Jio .

                    Other slot open only for calls and no internet

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                      • Anonymous
                      • rAM
                      • 27 Sep 2022

                      Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022Will it get any security update? :DYes

                      As the jio has huge investment from google

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                        • m2J
                        • 27 Sep 2022

                        If it come like it's on the pictures with these large bezels then who want this ? If it comes with SD480 it be good for that price but if it has these bezels and 6.5inch 720p screen then to who this is made as who want this ? Even in India i think there are 1-2 year old phones you can get for 50-100 dollars and in hardware be on the same level as sd480 or even better.

                        Then again who care about 5G when they be lucky to even have 4G

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                          • 27 Sep 2022

                          Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022I do not see difference between 695 and 4g1. Aparently.

                          - S4 Gen 1 is a refreshed 695

                          - S6 Gen 1 is a refreshed 778

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                            • N6B
                            • 27 Sep 2022

                            The storage must be 64 gb as minimum and the price tag should be 130 $ to be competitive

                              Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022The other reader was talking about 4g1 being better than 4... moreYes its better.

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                                • Lkg
                                • 27 Sep 2022

                                Hemedans, 27 Sep 2022Read Article again, sd 480 not 695. Sd 695 is good soc at t... moreThe other reader was talking about 4g1 being better than 480.

                                  Anonymous, 27 Sep 2022I do not see difference between 695 and 4g1. Read Article again, sd 480 not 695. Sd 695 is good soc at that price.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • gJ4
                                    • 27 Sep 2022

                                    Will it get any security update? :D

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Lkg
                                      • 27 Sep 2022

                                      Hemedans, 27 Sep 2022Sd 4 gen 1, is already better than 480 and you can get it a... moreI do not see difference between 695 and 4g1.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Lkg
                                        • 27 Sep 2022

                                        For this price, xiaomi is pushing phone with Mediatek A22. Announced this week.
                                        😂🤣