Re:Google introduces $50 4G smartphone
by jeswin on Sunday September 05, 2021 @01:32PM
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I did search unlocked phones before commenting; couldn't find a comparable phone. The link you posted comes with a 60-day lock period.
The cheapest phone in India with an HD display comes in at around 25% higher than what Jio phone will sell for (if the $50 turns out to be true).
Disclosure: I did work with Jio (as a consultant) on software for their older JioPhone, running a version of Firefox OS. It sold about 70 million units.
Re:Google introduces $50 4G smartphone
by jeswin on Sunday September 05, 2021 @01:39PM
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Add: Perhaps my Google fu is lacking, but I am not able to validate "decent sub $50 phones have been around for years". With these specs, that is. I can't find anything on Amazon, Walmart and TMobile under 50.
Re:Google introduces $50 4G smartphone
by galdosdi on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @11:03PM
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Maybe there's been a little inflation then, we've had a lot of that lately. I bought my moto Gs years ago. I think you're losing the forest for the trees here.
The cheapest phone in India with an HD display comes in at around 25% higher than what Jio phone will sell for (if the $50 turns out to be true).
Disclosure: I did work with Jio (as a consultant) on software for their older JioPhone, running a version of Firefox OS. It sold about 70 million units.