Launch report · Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio JioPhone: A KaiOS-powered "smart feature phone" that connected hundreds of millions in India to 4G.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2017·$24·Score 38/100

JioPhone was a phenomenon — Reliance Jio's ~$24 KaiOS-powered "smart feature phone" that brought 4G data, WhatsApp and YouTube to hundreds of millions of Indians who had never had internet. A landmark in mobile inclusion.

Key specs at launch

Display

2.4" LCD

KaiOS

Memory

512 MB · 4 GB

Main cam

2 MP

Battery

2,000 mAh

Weight

76 g

What stands out

Sold for the equivalent of ~$24 with refundable deposit.
WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook on KaiOS.
4G VoLTE for first-time-online buyers.
Connected hundreds of millions in India.

What to watch

T9 keypad limited typing.
QVGA screen.
2 MP camera.
Locked to Jio network.