Jio Phone Next - Price, Specifications launch date All you need to know

Google has been trying to expand its reach in India with budget smartphones for some time now, and JioPhone Next is the latest attempt to establish its footing among the masses - this time with the help of Reliance Group-run telecom giant Jio. 

The much-awaited JioPhone Next, a budget Android-based smartphone made by Google and Jio Platforms, will go on sale on November 4, offering a new gadget this Diwali.

 JioPhone Next runs on Pragati OS, an operating system powered by a "highly optimized" version of Android that includes other optimized features - including translating text on screen into 10 Indian languages.

 In a statement, Google and Jio revealed that their smartphone will be available in the markets at a price of just ₹6,499, with multiple Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) also available starting at ₹2,000. 

JioPhone Next sports a 5.45-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display with HD+ support. It is powered by a Qualcomm quad-core chipset that can clock up to 1.3GHz, and has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded later as well. Battery capacity is also good, JioPhone Next packs a 3,500mAh battery. 

The phone also has a 13-megapixel rear camera with HDR support and an 8-megapixel front camera with a selfie sensor.