Jio Phone 2 With QWERTY Keypad, WhatsApp Support Launched at Rs. 2,999
Jio
Phone 2 mobile was launched in July 2018. The phone comes with a
2.40-inch display with a resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels.
It
comes with 512MB of RAM. The phone packs 4GB of internal storage that
can be expanded up to 128GB via a SD card card. As far as the cameras
are concerned, the Jio Phone 2 packs a 2-megapixel primary camera on the
rear and a 0.3-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Jio Phone 2 runs KAI OS and is powered by a 2000mAh.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC and FM.
About Jio
Reliance
Jio Infocomm is an Indian telecom operator that's a subsidiary of
Reliance Industries, and launched its services in September 2016.
Jio Phone 2 price in India is Rs. 2,999 as part of an introductory offer
Highlights
Jio Phone 2 has a QWERTY keypad, and 2.3-inch display
The feature phone will be available on August 15
Jio Phone 2 is priced at Rs. 2,999
Jio
Phone 2 has been unveiled by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani
as an update to the model the company launched last year. The new Jio Phone 2
features a QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch QVGA display panel, an
upgrade over the alphanumeric keypad and small display of the
predecessor. Jio also announced that both the new model and the original
Jio Phone will support popular apps WhatsApp and YouTube starting
August 15. Both the handsets will be available simultaneously in the
market together. And unlike last year, buyers will not have to wait for
weeks on end to register to purchase the device, as it will be up for
grabs starting August 15 itself. Jio Phone users who wish to upgrade to
the new model will also have the option to switch at a lower price.
Jio Phone 2 price in India
The
Jio Phone 2 price in India is Rs. 2,999, though the company says this
is an introductory pricing. As mentioned above, the handset will be up
for grabs starting August 15. RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani also announced
the Jio Phone Monsoon Hungama offer
that will allow existing feature phone users to exchange their current
device for the Jio Phone for just for Rs. 501. This offer will start
from July 21.
Ambani said at the RIL AGM, "We have reduced the
effective entry cost of the Jio Phone from Rs. 1,500 to as low as Rs.
501. Our purpose is to accelerate the digital revolution in India with
the extreme affordability of a Jio Phone, so that each and every Indian
can access the Internet and enjoy the digital life. With the added
functionalities, our wider network reach across India and strong retail
presence across India, the goal that I have now set for our Jio team is
to enable 100 million users on this Jio Phone platform in the shortest
possible time."
Jio Phone 2 specifications
The
Jio Phone 2 supports dual-SIM slots (Nano), and has a 2.4-inch QVGA
display.
It runs on KAI OS, and has a 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal
storage.
This can be expandable with the help of an SD card (up to
128GB).
With optics, this phone integrates a 2-megapixel back and a VGA
front camera sensor.
Battery is at 2000mAh, and connectivity options
include VoLTE, VoWiFi, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth, and FM radio.
It supports
LTE Cat4 DL: 150Mbps/UL: 50Mbps, and LTE Band 2,5,40, 2G Band 900/1800.
Apart from the QWERTY keypad, the Jio Phone 2 also has a four way
navigation key and a dedicated button for voice command, just like the
Jio Phone.
