Reliance Jio has launched another affordable feature phone in the country called JioBharat B1. The phone offers all the basic features like 4G connectivity, expandable storage, inbuilt FM player and color display. Here’s everything you need to know about the JioBharat B1, its features and price.
Features of JioBharat B1
The JioBharat B1 feature phone comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display. Unlike other models in the segment, the B1’s screen is slightly raised relative to the keyboard. Under the hood, the device runs on Threadx RTOS with 50MB of RAM. It also supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128 GB). The phone only works with nano-SIM cards (to provide 4G connectivity), whether old or new. Moreover, one can use both old and new Jio SIM cards.
JioBharat B1 has a 2000mAh battery with a standby time of 343 hours. Actual battery life depends on usage, although the phone should last a few days on a charge. In the box, the company provides a power adapter. Users also have a digital camera with a resolution of 0.3 MP. Interestingly enough, the JioBharat B1 has a rectangular rear camera module, which resembles the horizontal camera visor of the Google Pixel series.
Other connectivity options of the feature phone include a micro USB port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Jio is also promoting access to streaming services such as JioCinema and JioSaavn as well as the company’s digital payments platform, JioPay , by telephone. Finally, there is an LED flashlight, support for 23 languages, and a built-in FM radio.
Price of JioBharat B1
The JioBharat B1 4G is available on Amazon for Rs. 9,999. 1,299. However, the list price of the phone stands at Rs. 9,999. 2,599. The device is only available in black color.
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