HIGHLIGHTS
- Upcoming Jio 5G Phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC.
- Latest upcoming Qualcomm SoC’s will offer a complete 5G experience at an affordable price.
- Upcoming Jio 5G Phone will be priced under Rs 10,000.
Last year many leaks & rumors suggested that the Jio affordable 5G Phone will launch in the Jio AGM. Now according to a report, Jio and Qualcomm teamed up to launch 5G phones under Rs 10,000.
Jio and Qualcomm affordable 5G phone details
According to a report by Money Control, Upcoming Jio Phone will be equipped with the latest Qualcomm SoC and the SoC will offer a complete 5G experience at an affordable price. Qualcomm Senior Vice President and General Manager of Handsets, Chris Patrick highlighted the importance of making the transition from 4G to 5G as seamless as possible.
“The collaboration aims to speed up the shift from 4G to 5G in India, providing users an affordable and straightforward upgrade,” said the top executive.
Furthermore, the executives at Qualcomm are positive about the market potential of affordable 5G smartphones. This is citing the data from GSMA, indicating the reach to as many as 2.8 billion users globally including India. Company is also working with developers to create practical uses for 5G technology that will benefit consumers.
Last year, Jio launched its JioPhone Prima 4G, JioBharat B1, and the JioBharat 4G in India. Now the company will soon launch its JioPhone with 5G capability.
