JioPhone is a feature phone marketed by Jio which runs the KaiOS operating system. It supports 4G LTE network and comes with KaiOS. It was announced on 21 July 2017 during Reliance Industries' annual general meeting of that year[1] and released in August 2017.[2][3][4][5] It was succeeded by the JioPhone 2 in August 2018.[1]

JioPhone
A vector illustration of the JioPhone
ManufacturerLYF
SloganIndia ka smartphone
ColorsBlack
Compatible networks4G LTE
First releasedAugust 2017; 6 years ago (2017-08)
SuccessorJioPhone 2
TypeFeature phone
Form factorBar
Operating systemKaiOS
CPU
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9820A
  • Cores: Dual Core
  • Speed: 1 GHz
  • Cortex A7
GPUMali-400
Memory512 MB RAM
Storage4 GB internal storage
Removable storagemicroSD; expandable up to 128 GB
SIM4G supported Nano-SIM
Battery2,000 mAh removable battery
Display
  • Size: 2.4 inches
  • Type: TFT
  • Resolution: 240 × 320
Sound
Rear camera2 MP
Front camera0.3 MP
Connectivity
References[6][7]

Specifications edit

The JioPhone has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 × 320,[7][6][8][9] a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera.[7][6][8][9] It comes with 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, expandable with a microSD card with storage of up to 128 GB,[7][6][8][9] and support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.[7][6][8][9] Its processor is a 1 GHz dual-core Spreadtrum SC9820A with a Mali-400 GPU[7][6][8][9] and its battery is removable and has a capacity of 2000 mAh[7][6][8][9]

JioPhone runs the KaiOS operating system. It also has support for WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube.[7][6][8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Singh, Navdeep (29 August 2022). "RIL AGM: Mukesh Ambani's Big Bang announcements in last 5 annual meets". ETTelecom.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. ^ "JioPhone announced: A quick look at price, features, plans and availability". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 22 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. ^ "jio phone launch: Reliance Jio 4G feature phone: Here's all you want to know about it". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  4. ^ Prasad. "Reliance announces JioPhone, an effectively free 4G feature phone for the masses". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Reliance JioPhone: What plans work with this, the list of apps, and everything else to know". The Indian Express. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "A look at all the phones that Reliance Jio has launched so far". 30 October 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Reliance JioPhone in India, JioPhone specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.com". 91mobiles.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "jio phone launch: Reliance Jio 4G feature phone: Here's all you want to know about it". The Economic Times.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g Sudhanshu Singh (21 July 2017). "JioPhone announced: A quick look at price, features, plans and availability". TechRadar.