JioPhone 2 FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Reliance Jio recently announced the JioPhone 2 at its 41st Annual General Meeting and we’re sure you have a lot of questions about the second-gen low-cost 4G device from the company. The budget JioPhone 2 has quite a lot of things going in its favor, from its super affordable cost to its new QWERTY design, and its a befitting device to fuel the next wave of the mobile internet revolution in the country.
Unlike most other feature phones in the market today, the JioPhone 2 offers a wide array of value added features, along with Jio’s proven high speed 4G connection which brings a smartphone-like experience on a low-end budget device which is more accessible to people in the country. Well, without much further ado, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the JioPhone 2:
Specifications and Hardware
Display2.4-inch QVGA (320x240p)Processor1.2GHz dual-coreRAM512MBStorage4GB, expandable up to 128GB via microSD cardPrimary Camera2MPSecondary Camera0.3MPOperating SystemKaiOS 2.5Battery2,000mAhConnectivityBluetooth 4.1, dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB portPriceRs. 2,999
The JioPhone 2 is powered by a 1.2 GHZ dual-core processor, but Reliance Jio has not revealed any information about its make or model number.
The JioPhone 2 packs in 512MB of RAM which will be more than enough for the kind of applications it has to run.
The JioPhone 2 will ship with 4GB of internal storage.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 does have a microSD card slot which supports up to 128GB microSD cards.
No, the device does not have a dual camera setup.
No, the device does not have a fingerprint sensor.
Software
The JioPhone 2 makes use of KaiOS, a platform developed specifically for ‘smart’ feature phones.
No, the device does not support Android apps.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 comes with the Google Assistant and it even has a dedicated button to launch the assistant.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 support video calling using the 0.3MP front facing camera.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 has an app store called JioStore.
Yes, the device comes with support for WhatsApp.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 comes with support for 24 regional languages.
While the JioPhone 2 doesn’t support all Google app, it does include support for Google Maps, Assistant and Search.
Battery
The device packs in a 2,000mAh battery.
Jio claims that the 2,000mAh battery on the device will provide a standby time of 360 hours.
No, the device does not support fast charging.
Display
The device packs in a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a 320×240 resolution.
No, the device has a QVGA display.
No, the JioPhone 2 does not have a touchscreen.
Connectivity
Yes, the JioPhone 2 comes with dual-SIM support.
No, the JioPhone 2 has a microUSB port.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 features Bluetooth 4.1 low energy.
Yes, the device comes with NFC support.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 includes GPS support for navigation and location sharing.
Yes, the JioPhone 2 comes with 802.11 b/g/n WiFi support.
Pricing and Availability
The JioPhone 2 has an affordable price tag of just 2999 INR.
The JioPhone 2 goes on sale on August 15th.
The JioPhone 2 will be available for purchase on Reliance Jio’s website and retail outlets.
SEE ALSO:Google Invests $22 Million in KaiOS Feature Phone Platform
Excited for the JioPhone 2?
We hope that we’ve answered all of your most frequently asked questions about the upcoming JioPhone 2 which is set to release on August 15. However, if you still have any doubts or queries about the device, feel free to drop your questions in the comments section below.
Pranob Mehrotra
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