Jolla phone – a full-stack European alternative

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The Other Half Returns We are bringing back the iconic The Other Half open innovation platform and smart covers!Help us design the first modules, and vote on features. Join the innovation program today. Join In Performance Meets Privacy 5G with dual nano-SIM8GB RAM and 256GB storage expandable up to 2TB. 12GB RAM upgrade option availableSailfish OS 5Support for Android apps with Jolla AppSupportUser replaceable back cover with colour optionsUser replaceable batteryPhysical Privacy Switch Privacy by Design No tracking, no calling home, no hidden analyticsUser configurable physical Privacy Switch - turn off your microphone, bluetooth, Android apps, or whatever you wish Scandinavian styling in its pure form Honouring the original Jolla Phone form factor and designReplaceable back coverAvailable in three distinct colours inspired by Nordic nature Available in distinct user replaceable colours Snow WhiteKaamos BlackThe Orange To be selected upon final payment An Independent Linux Phone A successor to the iconic original Jolla Phone from 2013, brought to 2026 with modern specs and honoring the Jolla heritage design.A phone you can actually daily-drive. Still Private. Still Yours. Defined together with the Community Sailfish OS community members voted on what the next Jolla device should be. The key characteristics, specifications and features of the device. Based on community voting and real user needs, this device has only one mission:Put control back in your hands. 1 of 4 Built for LongevitySailfish OS is proven to outlive mainstream support cycles. Long-term OS support, guaranteed for minimum 5 years. Incremental updates, and no forced obsolescence. Your Phone Shouldn’t Spy on YouMainstream phones send vast amounts of background data. A common Android phone sends megabytes of data per day to Google even if the device is not used at all.Sailfish OS stays silent unless you explicitly allow connections. 1 of 2 DIT: DO IT TOGETHER This isn’t your regular smartphone project. It’s a community mission.You voted on the deviceYou guided its specs and definitionYou shaped the philosophyAnd now you help bring it to life Our Community TECH SPECS SoC: Mediatek Dimensity 7100 5G platformRAM: 8GB (12GB upgrade option)Storage: 256GB + expandable with microSDXCCellular: 4G + 5G with single tray two-sided dual nano-SIM with a separate slot for the microSDXCDisplay: 6.36” ~390ppi FullHD AMOLED, aspect ratio 20:9, Gorilla GlassSony cameras: 50MP wide + 13MP ultrawide main cameras, front facing 32MP wide-lens selfie cameraBattery: approx. 5,500mAh, user replaceableConnectivity: WiFi 6, BT 5.4, NFCLocation: GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/BEIDOUDimensions: ~158 x 74 x 9mm, est. 190gOther: Power key fingerprint reader, user changeable backcover, RGB indication LED, Privacy Switch4G & 5G global roaming modem configuration:LTE FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28AB, 66LTE TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 415G NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78Technical specification subject to final confirmation upon final payment and manufacturing. Minor alterations may apply. FAQ Why a batch sales model? We produce in limited batches. Ordering early secures your place in Sep 2026 delivery batch, the first 1000 units of this run. Is the 99 € refundable? Yes. Fully. If I pre-order now, when do I need to pay the final payment? The final payment of the Sep 2026 production batch will be collected by end of June 2026. What changed between batches? Batch #1, #2, and #3 are now locked. The first 1000 units of the Sept-2026 production batch is now available, priced at 649€ including your local VAT. All orders include a refundable 99€ down payment, deducted from your final payment. Estimated delivery: September 2026. What is the normal price of the product, do I get discount by ordering now? By ordering now you secure your total final price of 649€ (incl. your local VAT).Notably in particular memory component prices have had exceptionally high volatility in past 6 months. Thus, we sell in limited batches so we can plan and manage working capital. Can I cancel anytime? Yes. Is this phone real or just a concept? It is real. We successfully completed the pre-order phase and secured the product program. Please join and follow the progress in the forum. Will there be accessories, like a spare battery and protective case? Yes, there will be. We’ll make those available on due course the project. When will the first Jolla Phones ship? When I get mine? We estimate to start shipping the batch #1 pre-orders by end of June 2026.The Sep 2026 batch will ship in September 2026. Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.? Yes, we have designed the cellular band configuration to enable global traveling as much as possible, including e.g. roaming in the U.S. carrier networks. Can I buy the Jolla Phone if I’m outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.? The initial sales markets are EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway. Entering other markets, such as the U.S. and Canada are to be decided due course based on potential interest from the areas. We have designed the cellular band configuration to enable potential future markets, including major U.S. carrier networks. Jolla Phone not available in your country? Let us know you’re interested! Sign up to show your interest and help us assess potential availability in the US and other countries outside the EU, UK, Norway and Switzerland. You may also like