Reliance Jio has officially launched the much-awaited Jio Phone 5G, and it’s set to shake up the Indian smartphone market. Packed with premium design, powerful 5G performance, and modern features, this device brings next-gen technology at an affordable price.
Targeted at millions of Indian users looking for budget-friendly 5G connectivity, the Jio Phone 5G promises to deliver speed, style, and practicality all in one sleek package.
Design & Display
The Jio Phone 5G sports a stylish glass-finish back with curved edges and a slim profile, giving it a modern and premium look despite its entry-level pricing. The minimalist design and lightweight build make it easy to carry and comfortable to use.
On the front, it comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. While not flagship-level, the display offers smooth scrolling, decent brightness, and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and social media.
Performance
At its heart, the Jio Phone 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. This ensures reliable performance for day-to-day activities, with smooth multitasking and consistent 5G connectivity.
The device is optimized for India’s 5G networks, ensuring faster downloads, lag-free video calls, and smoother online gaming at an affordable cost.
Camera
The phone features a 13MP dual rear camera setup along with a 5MP front selfie camera. While not meant for professional photography, it captures decent shots in daylight and delivers respectable selfies for social media.
AI enhancements help improve low-light shots and portrait mode performance, giving budget users a taste of modern photography features.
Battery
The 5000mAh battery ensures a full day of usage on a single charge, making it practical for heavy users. With 18W fast charging, the device powers up fairly quickly, keeping downtime minimal.
Given Jio’s focus on accessibility, the battery life is one of the strong points for this phone.
Software Features
The Jio Phone 5G runs on Android 14 with a near-stock UI, ensuring a smooth and clean user experience. Preloaded Jio apps like JioCinema, JioSaavn, and JioTV make it entertainment-ready out of the box.
The device also comes with timely software updates and security patches, ensuring long-term usability.
Price & Availability
The Jio Phone 5G has been launched at a starting price of ₹9,999 in India, making it the most affordable 5G phone in the country right now.
It will be available via Jio official stores, Reliance Digital, and leading online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, along with bundled offers on Jio 5G recharge plans.
