Jio Phone 5G: Price, Specs, Launch Date, Leaks, Online Booking, and More

Aug. 18, 2022

As we learned in our article on Jio’s 5G network in India, Reliance Jio is all set to revolutionize mobile connectivity in India again. Not just that, the company is also releasing an affordable Jio Phone 5G smartphone that will ship with built-in 5G support. The specifications of the Jio Phone 5G have already leaked, and we are very close to an official launch. So to summarize everything we know about Jio Phone 5G, we bring you this detailed article where we talk about Jio’s 5G phone price, launch date, features, online booking, and more.

In this article, we discuss everything related to the upcoming Jio Phone 5G, including its specifications, pricing, release date, features, and online booking details. You can expand the table below and learn about Jio’s 5G phone in complete detail.

Before we dive into various details about the Jio Phone 5G, let’s take a brief look at the specs. According to areportbyAndroidCentral, the Jio Phone 5G is expected to come with aSnapdragon 480 processor, a 6.5-inch LCD screen, and a dual-camera setup on the back.

It will supports 5G out-of-the-box, and since it’s a Jio phone, we are almost certain that it will be compatible with Jio’s 5G bands: n28, n5, n3, n40, and n78. The base variant of the Jio Phone 5G will have4GB of RAMand 32GB of onboard storage. Now go through the below table for complete specs of the Jio Phone 5G.

There is a strong buzz in the market that Jio Phone 5G will be priced under Rs 12,000 in India. Some rumors suggest that the price can be anywherebetween Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 12,000. As the phone comes with a budget-tier, 4-series Snapdragon 480 5G processor, the price should be on the lower side. If that happens, Jio Phone 5G could launch as the cheapest5G phone in India, dethroning Chinese players like Xiaomi and Realme.

Apart from that, there are reports saying that Jio willoffer financingoptions, and users will be able tobuy the Jio Phone 5G for as low as Rs 2500. At this point, we can only speculate, but we are somewhat certain that the ballpark is close to Rs 12,000. Once the phone launches officially, we will update the price of the Jio Phone 5G accordingly.

Jio Phone 5G is supposed to ship withPragati OS, which is a custom-tweaked version of Android 11 (Go edition). There are high chances that Jio Phone 5G will receive the update for Android 12 or 12L pretty soon. Recently, JioPhone Next ,which is a 4G phone by Jio, received the Android 12 update. So, Jio Phone 5G could also arrive with Android 12 out of the box.

As for the Jio Phone 5G features, it will have the usualsuite of Jio apps, including MyJio, JioCinema, JioTV, and JioSaavn. From the Google side, you will get Google Translate, always-on Google Assistant, translation via Google Lens, Text-to-Speech, support for multiple Indic languages, and more. Not to mention, night mode and custom filters will also be available in the native camera app.

Similar to JioPhone Next, Jio Phone 5G will come with a dual-SIM slot. You might be wondering whether SIM cards of Airtel and Vodafone Idea will work on Jio Phone 5G? Well, I think network compatibility will be similar to JioPhone Next. You can use other SIM cards as long as you have an active Jio SIM in one of the slots. Also, you won’t be able to use mobile data on Airtel or Vi SIM cards. You can only use data with Jio’s SIM as the network for other operators isrestricted to 2G only.

As for the Jio Phone 5G online booking,Reliance has not opened the portal yetfor registration. Just like JioPhone Next, the company will likely open a registration page to prebook Jio Phone 5G. As and when that happens, we will be one of the first to update this article with the registration link. So keep a tab on our website for all the latest information regarding Jio Phone 5G online booking.

Learn Everything About Jio Phone 5G Launch in India

So that is everything we know about Jio Phone 5G. At this point, we can only speculate about the price and launch date but the specs seem legit, and we are excited about the launch of an affordable 5G phone in India, thanks to Jio. Anyway, that is all from us. If you want to learnhow to check 5G bands on your phone, head to our detailed article. And in case you are looking to port to Airtel, go and learn aboutAirtel’s 5G network in India. Finally, if you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

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