Jolla officially launched in India, available exclusively on Snapdeal

Jolla is now officially entered the Indian market with Sailfish OS smartphone. The smartphone is priced `16,499 and is available exclusively on Snapdeal.

Sailfaish OS is born from Nokia’s Meego. This OS heavily relies on gestures. Learning this smartphone is quite easy as everything is done using gestures without any physical button on the device. And the best part, Sailfish is compatible with Android applications which will definitely make it desirable for many enthusiasts which you can download via the Yandex and Aptoide Stores. 

First take a look at its specification: 

• Display: 4.5-inch IPS qHD display 
• Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core processor 
• RAM: 1GB 
• Storage: 16GB expanable 
• Camera: 8-megapixel rear camera / 2-megapixel front-facing camera 
• Operating System: Sailfish OS, based on Linux and runs Android apps through third-party app stores 
• Battery: 2,100mAh battery 
• Connectivity: LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS 

Jolla's new smartphone will be competing against already established smartphone brands such as Samsung and Micromax, and newcomers Xiaomi and Motorola. 

Via swipes and shortcuts using just one hand, you can easily interact with all your running apps and services at the same time. And you don’t have to look far for the ‘home’ button, as it’s always under your thumb. Says Jolla. 

Reception of the Jolla smartphone and Sailfish OS in India is uncertain. But with many new OS setting foot in the country it’s not difficult to see that it might find quite a success here too. Let’s see it with the time.

But: Snapdeal

Source: Jolla

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With Firefox OS launching this July and Sailfish OS in line, Indian customers will get quite a variety in terms of OS. “The market in India offers few choices in terms of mobile operating systems. Jolla with its innovative Sailfish OS introduces an entirely new user experience to consumers. Jolla offers a unique smartphone experience both in terms of hardware and software. We look forward to a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship”, said Kunal Bahl, co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal.

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