Reliance Jio has yet to launch a 5G phone priced at ₹1500. However, during the 45th annual general meeting of Reliance Industries in August 2022, Jio announced its partnership with Qualcomm to develop affordable 5G products for India and globally. This suggests Jio’s intention to offer a budget-friendly 5G phone.
While Jio launched the cheapest 4G smartphone (JioPhone) for ₹1500 in September 2016, current rumors suggest their upcoming 5G phone might start at ₹11,990 with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage.
Jio 5G phone specification (rumors)
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) (720×1600) |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Operating System | Android 11 (Go Edition) |
| Release | Not Yet |
The Jio 5G is expected to come with a 6.5-inch (720×1600) pixels display and a 5000mAh battery for long battery life. It has a double rear camera with 13 MP + 2 MP and an 8 MP Front Camera. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 and will support the 5G modem to enjoy Jio’s fastest 5G experience. It will also have 4Gb RAM 32, GB internal storage, and an expandable micro SD card slot.
Its Connectivity options are expected to include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, and USB Type-C. The expected price for a Jio 5G phone starts from 11,990.
Release Date and Availability
Jio hasn’t officially announced the release date for this phone. Rumors suggest a launch in India soon, but official confirmation is pending.
Opinion
The rumored price point of ₹11,990 might make the phone less accessible than some expect, potentially limiting its impact on overall 5G adoption in India.
