Jio has finally launched its much-anticipated JioPhone Next in India. It’s an entry-level smartphone co-developed with Google and comes with an all-new Pragati OS based on Android. Below is the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help you clarify your doubt. If your question isn’t listed here do let us know in the comments. We’ll answer those as soon as we can.
- What is the display used in JioPhone Next?
- What is the screen refresh rate of JioPhone Next?
- Does the JioPhone come with Gorilla Glass?
- What is the RAM capacity of JioPhone Next?
- What is the storage capacity of JioPhone Next?
- Does the JioPhone Next supports expandable storage?
- Does the JioPhone Next include a 3.5mm Audio jack?
- What is the type of USB port used in JioPhone Next?
- What is the rear camera configuration of JioPhone Next?
- What is the front camera configuration of JioPhone Next?
- What is the speaker configuration of JioPhone Next?
- Does JioPhone Next support Dual SIM?
- Does the JioPhone Next support 5G?
- Does the JioPhone Next support 3G?
- What are the 2G bands supported by JioPhone Next?
- What are the 4G bands supported by JioPhone Next?
- Can I use Airtel, Vi, BSNL etc. SIM cards on JioPhone Next?
- Which is the processor used in JioPhone Next?
- What is the battery capacity of JioPhone Next?
- Does the JioPhone Next support Fast charging?
- Can I shoot 4K videos using the JioPhone Next?
- What are the sensors available in JioPhone Next?
- Does JioPhone Next have NFC hardware?
- Does the JioPhone Next support GPS?
- Is the JioPhone Next waterproof?
- Does the JioPhone Next support USB OTG?
- Does the JioPhone Next support Wi-Fi?
- What is the Bluetooth version of JioPhone Next?
- Does JioPhone Next support Carrier Aggregation?
- Does JioPhone Next support Google Assistant?
- What are the color options available for JioPhone Next?
- Which is the operating system used in the JioPhone Next?
- What is the price of JioPhone Next?
- Where can I buy the JioPhone Next?
- Can I buy JioPhone Next from Amazon, Flipkart, Tata CLiQ etc.?
- Does JioPhone Next come with a fingerprint reader?
- Does JioPhone Next support VoLTE?
- Does JioPhone Next support VoWiFi?
- Can i remove the battery of JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next FAQ
1. What is the display used in JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
2. What is the screen refresh rate of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz.
3. Does the JioPhone come with Gorilla Glass?
Yes. The JioPhone Next comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Additionally, the JioPhone Next has an anti-fingerprint coating.
4. What is the RAM capacity of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next has 2GB LPDDR3 RAM.
5. What is the storage capacity of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next comes with 32GB in-built storage.
6. Does the JioPhone Next supports expandable storage?
Yes. The JioPhone Next supports expandable storage and is equipped with a dedicated MicroSD slot. You can extend the storage up to 512GB.
7. Does the JioPhone Next include a 3.5mm Audio jack?
No. The JioPhone Next comes with a 3.5mm Audio Jack.
8. What is the type of USB port used in JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next comes with a Micro USB Port.
9. What is the rear camera configuration of JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next has a 13MP rear camera with an f/1.3 aperture. It comes with a LED flash and also supports various camera modes such as HDR, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Translate, etc.
10. What is the front camera configuration of JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next comes with an 8MP rear camera with an f/1.4 aperture. It also supports display flash.
11. What is the speaker configuration of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next is equipped with a single speaker.
12. Does JioPhone Next support Dual SIM?
Yes. The JioPhone Next supports Dual SIM. Primary SIM (SIM1) supports only 4G networks while the secondary slot (SIM2) supports 2G and 4G networks.
13. Does the JioPhone Next support 5G?
No. The JioPhone Next does not support 5G.
14. Does the JioPhone Next support 3G?
No. The JioPhone does not support 3G networks. It only supports only 2G and 4G networks.
15. What are the 2G bands supported by JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next supports the following 2G bands – B2, B3, B5, and B8 (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900)
16. What are the 4G bands supported by JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next supports the following 4G bands – LTE FDD B3 (1800), B5 (850), and LTE TDD B40 (2300)
17. Can I use Airtel, Vi, BSNL etc. SIM cards on JioPhone Next?
Yes. You can use 3rd party SIM cards such as Airtel, Vi, BSNL, etc. on JioPhone Next. But, the SIM 1 slot is locked to the Jio Network. This means you can use only a Jio SIM card on SIM 1 slot and other providers’ SIM cards on the SIM 2 slot. Make a note that Mobile data connectivity is available only on Jio SIM.
18. Which is the processor used in JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 with Adreno 308 GPU. Its quad-core processor supports CPU speed up to 1.3GHz.
19. What is the battery capacity of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next is backed by a 3500mAh Li-Polymer battery.
20. Does the JioPhone Next support Fast charging?
No. The JioPhone Next doesn’t support Fast Charging. It supports 5V/1.5A charging.
21. Can I shoot 4K videos using the JioPhone Next?
No. You cannot shoot 4K videos using the JioPhone Next. Both front and rear cameras can record 1080 videos at 30 frames per second.
22. What are the sensors available in JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next includes three sensors – Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity, and Light.
23. Does JioPhone Next have NFC hardware?
No. JioPhone Next doesn’t have NFC.
24. Does the JioPhone Next support GPS?
Yes. The JioPhone Next supports A GPS (Indoor positioning).
25. Is the JioPhone Next waterproof?
No. The JioPhone Next doesn’t have an IP rating for dust or water resistance.
26. Does the JioPhone Next support USB OTG?
Yes. JioPhone Next supports USB OTG.
27. Does the JioPhone Next support Wi-Fi?
Yes. JioPhone Next supports WLAN – 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz).
28. What is the Bluetooth version of JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next has Bluetooth 4.2 and supports DTS-HD M6/DTS-HD codecs.
29. Does JioPhone Next support Carrier Aggregation?
As of now, we don’t have any official information about the Carrier Aggregation support on JioPhone Next.
30. Does JioPhone Next support Google Assistant?
Yes. JioPhone Next supports Google Assistant.
31. Which is the Operating sytem used JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next is powered by an all-new operating system called Pragati OS which is based on Android. Jio has not announced the Android version yet.
32. What are the color options available for JioPhone Next?
The JioPhone Next is offered in two colors – Black and Blue.
33. What is the price of JioPhone Next?
There are two payment options to choose from – One-time purchase or Flexible EMI. For a one-time purchase, you need to pay ₹6,499 and get the device or pay ₹1,999 as an initial payment and the rest of the amount in easy EMIs. There are 4 plans to choose from – Always-on, Large, XL and XXL. Check out all plan details below.
| Always-on | Large | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | ₹1,999 | ₹1,999 | ₹1,999 | ₹1,999 |
| 24-Month Plan | ₹300 per month | ₹450 per month | ₹500 per month | ₹550 per month |
| 18-Month Plan | ₹350 per month | ₹500 per month | ₹550 per month | ₹600 per month |
| Data | 5GB | 1.5GB/Day | 2GB/Day | 2.5GB/Day |
| Voice | 100min per month | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
34. Where can I buy the JioPhone Next?
JioPhone Next will be available across India starting 4th November 2021 at Reliance Retail’s extensive network of JioMart Digital retail locations with paperless digital financing options. You can register your interest in the JioPhone Next by visiting the nearest Jio Mart Digital Retailer or visit Jio.com/next or by sending a ‘Hi’ WhatsApp message to 7018270182. On receiving the confirmation, you need to visit a nearby Jio Mart Retailer to collect your JioPhone Next phone.
35. Can I buy JioPhone Next from Amazon, Flipkart, Tata CLiQ etc.?
As of now, there is no official confirmation about the online availability of the JioPhone Next.
36. Does JioPhone Next come with a fingerprint reader?
No. There is no fingerprint reader on the JioPhone Next.
37. Does JioPhone Next support VoLTE?
Yes. JioPhone Next supports VoLTE.
38. Does JioPhone Next support VoWiFi?
Yes. JioPhone Next supports VoWiFi.
39. Can i remove the battery of JioPhone Next?
Yes. you can remove the battery of JioPhone Next. The JioPhone Next battery is user-replaceable.
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