The smartphones are much more a necessity these days than a luxury. Not only the smartphone but internet connection and access to data is also much required for numerous online services now and hence irrespective of one’s capacity, one has to get a smartphone with a better data connection. However, the basic phone has not lost its value yet, and hence there are some corporate houses that have focused on this area also.
The keypad phones have nearly become obsolete, and almost more than half of the population now possesses an Android phone. But, keeping in mind the lower income groups and the growing need for cell phones to communicate, the Reliance Company is to launch its new keypad low priced JIO phone in the market. Needless to say, the Reliance went on with its massive JIO SIM campaign which was a success and JIO almost took over all the leading network companies. This is yet another step not only to sell the SIM cards but also create a demand for its phones to the lower income groups.
The Reliance JIO phone has minimalistic features and is a keypad phone mainly used for calling, but it possesses a 4G connection facility. The expected price of the phone is speculated to be 1500 INR which is effortlessly affordable for people in desperate need of getting a phone. The phone is speculated to release in September 2017 and is expected to bring in competition for the low priced phones of other brands. However, there is no official declaration of date or features of the device. The experts have got the information about the device from some reliable sources, and they have provided the reviews on the basis of it only. The following article will try to delve into the specifications of the yet to be released Reliance JIO phone.
Display and Screen
The screen size of the phone is 2.4 inches or 6.1 cm QVGA display with a resolution of the screen as 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 167 PPI. It possesses a compact TFT LCD module, but it does have touch screen facility. The screen has a good resolution and is perfect for the customers who want to buy a phone just to make phone calls for their business or everyday use. Hence it is more of a basic phone with advanced features, or one can say it’s a combination of a smartphone and a basic one.
Software
The operating system of the Reliance JIO Phone is KAL 2.0, and it has a four-way navigation system. The phone is operated through its alpha-numeric QWERTY keypad. Hence those who love to type messages more; this is a perfect device to go for.
Camera
This phone has a primary camera of resolution 0.3 MP, and the image resolution is 640 x 480 pixels. The camera also possesses digital zoom thus enabling basic capturing of images. Hence, it is just a camera that can surely click some pictures, but one cannot expect better results from the same as the specification of the camera is limited.
Battery and Storage
The Reliance JIO phone has a Lithium ion battery which is also replaceable in times of need when any battery issues arrive. The battery is of 2000 mAh, therefore, restoring charge for long hours. The phone also comes with a high voltage charger for fast charging. The phone has an expandable memory up to 16 GB and therefore supports music player and storage of hundreds of song. Being a basic phone, the battery surely lasts long and adding to it the fast charging also prove useful to the users in case of the battery running dry. The storage is not a problem for an ordinary user who just loves to store songs and some other files on it. For a casual user who loves to go for phone calls for long hours, this can be a perfect option.
Connectivity Options
The phone supports all Indian 4G bands along with 3G and 2G bands. It also has other connectivity options like Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB connectivity via micro USB 2.0 port. The internet connectivity is possible through HTML pages, but the phone enables 4G calling thus enabling more clarity and fewer disturbances while making a call. It’s a single SIM device, and hence those who are used to have dual SIM phones may get little disappointed. The 4G on the device supports Indian bands also.
Price
The Reliance JIO has tried to bring out a phone which will have its market base in the lower income groups or for, the lower middle class who would keep a phone for calling through the JIO SIM. As a part of its market strategy, the Reliance JIO phone price in India is speculated to be somewhat around 1500 INR. However, this price is yet not confirmed by the company. With this price, the device will fall into the lower price segment where the completion is doubtlessly high, but with the features offered on this device, it will surely get a huge welcome from the buyers.
Verdict
Well, taking us back to the times when cell phones just arrived, the new strategy of the brand to sell its connection to as many people as possible, the Reliance JIO phone is a perfect move. People who are keen to use the JIO connection can buy this cheap phone to make 4G calls at really affordable rates. Moreover, the phone has good battery life and can be used as a music player or to tune into any radio channel. The small sized phone is easy to carry and can be used for everyday business and transactions without the fear of losing it. Moreover, it has additional features such as Torchlight, calculator, stopwatch, alarm, calendar and so on. Keeping aside its advantages, whether the phone will really achieve its purpose or not can be said only after its launch in September 2017.
