Kolkata (India) correspondent: While the JioPhone Next doesn’t offer a great value proposition in terms of hardware, users do get more on the software front, which makes it slightly different from other entry-level phones.
Reliance Jio is gradually pushing its way to the smartphone category. A few years back, the company introduced affordable 4G feature phones to empower those users who were using 2G phones. With the launch of the JioPhone Next, the company is targeting the people who aspire to upgrade from an entry-level 2G mobile to a smartphone.
However, the device is not as affordable and falls in a price segment where the JioPhone Next will face stiff competition from smartphones that have already established themselves in the market.
While the JioPhone Next doesn’t offer a great value proposition in terms of hardware, users do get more on the software front, which makes it slightly different from other entry-level phones. The device runs on Pragati OS. With this, Google has optimised Android to make some of the features more easily accessible to users in India.
There is a Translate feature, which is accessible with just a tap of a button. It can help people translate anything that is showing on the screen. This is possible even on apps like Flipkart, WhatsApp, and Facebook, among others. One will also be able to immediately translate the text in the user interface or on Google. The feature supports 10 Indian languages.
Similar to this, there is also a Read Aloud feature that works with any text on the phone screen, including web pages, apps, messages, and even photos. The smartphone even has support for Google Assistant, which can be used to check the latest cricket scores or a weather update or search anything on the device. One will also find Snapchat filters directly in the camera app. There are other features too, including “Nearby Share.”The JioPhone Next is a good device for users who desire to have a full-blown smartphone with enough smarts, but can only pay a limited amount. However, there are a few things that might not be enough for those who are spending close to Rs 7,000 on phone. The latest JioPhone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner or face unlock, so the only option they have is a screen lock. It has a small battery, a very old basic processor, and old school design, which is not the case with other devices in the same price range. The JioPhone Next will cost Rs 6,499 in total.
JioPhone Next Specifications: 3,500mAh removable battery, quad-core Snapdragon 215 SoC, a 5.45-inch HD+ display, an 8MP rear camera and more.
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