Reliance Jio is working on its first 5G smartphone, called the JioPhone 5G. As per the latest leak (via Android Central), the device may debut in June this year, around the same time the company plans to launch its 5G network service. The report also tips that the handset will be priced between Rs. 9,000-12,000.
Reliance Jio is India's largest cellular network provider with millions of subscribers and the company has expanded its wings into the smartphone arena. Last year, it had launched the JioPhone Next in partnership with Google, and this year, it is planning to unveil its first 5G-enabled smartphone along with 5G cellular service. The JioPhone 5G will undercut Xiaomi and Realme's affordable 5G offerings.
The JioPhone 5G may bear a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ (720x1600 pixels) resolution. Not much is known about the JioPhone 5G's design details. However, the device is said to feature a punch-hole cut-out with slim bezels and rounded edges. It is also likely to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure authentication of biometric data.
In terms of optics, the JioPhone 5G is likely to be equipped with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP primary sensor with autofocus support and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies and video calling, there will be an 8MP front-facing camera. The smartphone will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support.
Under the hood, The JioPhone 5G will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. At the heart, it will run on a tweaked version of Android 11 (Go edition) out of the box. For connectivity, the device will offer support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 5G, and a Type-C port.
As per the leak, the JioPhone 5G might be priced anywhere between Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 12,000. However, the official pricing and availability details of the smartphone will be announced at the time of the launch, which may happen in June this year.
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