Jio Phone 5G: The Jio Phone 5G is a true disruptor which is single-handed bringing 5G to millions of people in India when most would have simply thought that it can’t be done.
The newest entrant from Reliance Jio builds on its legacy as an industry disruptor and promises to not only introduce Indians to affordable technology, but to help them experience it.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Developed under Reliance’s continuous digital inclusion program, the Jio Phone 5G is a massive jump from the previous generation.
It is not only affordable but comes with real 5G capabilities, so that many people from low and medium-income groups can have access to high speed internet.
The launch of the phone comes at a time when Jio has expanded its 5G network to cover most state capitals and several tier-2 and tier-3 cities, bringing 5G connectivity within the reach of all Indian citizens.
It sports a surprisingly capable 6.5-inch HD+ display with good brightness and has enough colors to be used outdoors.
Beneath the surface, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 platform is capable of taking care of everyday tasks with ease and powers efficient 5G connectivity. The device comes in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB variants that can be expanded upto 1TB via microSD.
Software Experience
Powered with Pragati OS, an Android Fork custom built in partnership with Google and Jio and the phone is easy to use specially built for the first time OS users.
Jio apps come preloaded, which grants instant access to the company’s content and services ecosystem, but they can’t be uninstalled and make it a bit more difficult to manage storage.
The Jio Phone 5G also comes with localization support in the form of 10+ Indian languages and an improved voice assistant that can recognise different regional accents.
Proper multi-language support removes huge initial barriers to entry for first-time smartphone users that may not speak English:
Camera and Battery Life
It comes with a focal length of 13MP and 2MP lens, and can click decent day shots for social media sharing.
The phone also records video up to 1080p at 30fps, though, not surprisingly at this price, it struggles in low light.
Battery life is very strong across the board, and the 5,000mAh capacity will get you through a day of mixed use – that’s consisting of streaming video, chatting on social media and dipping in and out of apps.
Not one of the huge fast chargers — it takes about 2 hours from dead to full.
Network Performance
Jio Phone 5G is actually fast, as a phone connected to the network is receiving up to the markets speed of 150-300 mbps on a regular basis.
The device supports several 5G bands that are in use in the Indian market and is said to be compatible with growing coverage across India.
Pros:
Very inexpensive entry into 5G networking
Well above-average battery life that last over a day without problems
Uncluttered UI that’s easy for anyone to use for the first time smart phone users
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Expandable storage up to 1TB
STURDY BUILD A strong structure secured with Gorilla Glass 3
Jio Phone 5G- Cons:
Camera has disappointments in night light situations
There is lot of storage eaten up by the pre installed applications and can’t be removed
Little processing power for running challenging applications and multitasking
Screen isn’t as vibrant as rivals that are just a little more expensive
No ultra-wide or telephoto camera choices
Plastic housing isn’t as premium as gorilla glass offerings
Software updates may be delayed compared to mainstream Android phones
The Jio Phone 5G is a balance between the cost and features offered. It’s not going to please gadget nerds who crave the latest specs and specs, but there’s no doubt it’s not designed for them.
Instead, it does something greater: It brings 5G connectivity and the essentials of a smartphone to a huge swath of people who would otherwise be priced out of the digital revolution.
For millions of Indians moving to their first 5G device or their first smartphone at all, the Jio Phone 5G is an astoundingly affordable on-ramp that does the basics fairly well while setting you up for future-proofing of connectivity.
It is an approach to inclusion in technology that is immensely pragmatic, but could perhaps be more powerful than any “flagship” invention.
