Reliance Jio 4G phone and the other best feature phones of 2017

This might be the age of iPhone X but thanks to Reliance Jio's 4G mobile phone, feature phones have got a new lease of life in this era of smartphones. 2017 saw not one but a slew of feature phones that have been selling like hot cakes.

These feature phones are not just high on factors like affordability but also on other factors like long battery life, no software updates needed and the small form factor. So, if you are in a fix which one to buy, here is our small list of top five best feature phones of 2017.

1. Reliance Jio 'free' 4G mobile phone

Reliance JioPhone is undoubtedly the top spot maker in this list. JioPhone is a feature phone with 4G capabilities and comes at an effective price of Rs '0'. A JioPhone user can use the JioPhone for 36 months, and can get a full refund of the security deposit of Rs 1,500 by returning the used JioPhone.

The 4G mobile phone provides unlimited voice calls and data at Rs 153 per month and comes pre-loaded with the Jio suite of apps for messaging, entertainment, etc. especially Jio TV which features more than 400 live TV channels.

2. Bharat-1

Referred to as the “pataka phone,” Bharat-1 is a Micromax feature phone launched in partnership with BSNL. Priced at Rs 2,200, the phone comes bundled with a Rs 97 BSNL Unlimited Plan, in which users get unlimited calling hours, unlimited data, free roaming and free SMS, with one-month validity.

The device packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM and provision for 4G VoLTE. On the back is a 2-megapixel camera, and a VGA shooter in front. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery. The dual-SIM handset supports 22 local languages and provides buyers access to 100 live TV channels.

3. Nokia 105 (2017)

Launched in July, Nokia 105 (2017) comes with a 1.80-inch display with a resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels with price starting from Rs 1,017. The phone packs 4MB of internal storage and is powered by a 800mAh removable battery. It measures 112.00 x 49.50 x 14.40 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 73.00 grams.

4. Karbonn K2 Boom Box

With features like dual SIM and Bluetooth connectivity and protruding keypad, Karbonn K2 Boom Box is a perfect choice for people looking for a basic phone with long battery life. It features a 1.8 inches TFT 128 x 160 pixels display and a processor paired with and N/A native storage capacity. The Karbonn K2 Boom Box boasts of a 0.3MP main snapper at its rear . There is a Li-Po 1000 mAh battery powering the phone with support for USB and a price tag of Rs 773.

5. Intex Turbo+

If you wish to know more about Reliance Jio 4G mobile phone, you can read more here:

https://www.ciol.com/reliance-jio-stopped-production-free-jiophone/

https://www.ciol.com/bookings-relaince-jio-4g-mobile-phone-resume-diwali/

https://www.ciol.com/reliance-jio-revamps-data-plans/

https://www.ciol.com/when-is-your-free-reliance-jio-4g-mobile-phone-arriving/