Reliance Jio has launched a new feature phone in India. It is dubbed Jio Bharat. The device is the cheapest feature phone with 4G connectivity. The oil-to-telecom conglomerate aims to enable existing 250 million feature phone users with internet-enabled phones. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.
Jio Bharat specifications and features
The Jio Bharat feature phone comes with a 1.77-inch display and a T9-style keypad. It has a 0.3MP VGA rear camera. The device is loaded with a host of features like FM Radio, torchlight, support for 23 languages, headphone jack, etc. The feature phone supports UPI and users can make payments via the JioPay app.
The company says that Jio Bharat offers clear voice quality on calls and wide network coverage across India. The device also features JioCinema and JioSaavn for entertainment purposes like watching movies, sports, and listening to music in multiple languages. The feature phone offers internet browsing with 4G connectivity.
The Jio Bharat is priced at Rs 999 making it the cheapest 4G feature phone in India. It comes in Red and Blue color options. The company has also announced tariff plans for the phone starting at Rs 123 with 23 days validity, unlimited calls, and 14GB of data. There is also an annual plan priced at Rs 1,234 and it offers 0.5 GB data per day and unlimited voice calls. The Jio Bharat feature phone will be available as part of a beta trial starting from 7th July. It will be available across all Reliance and Jio stores across India.
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