Jolla phone – a full-stack European alternative
Source: Hacker News
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.
Performance Meets Privacy
- 5G with dual nano‑SIM
- 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage (expandable up to 2 TB) – 12 GB RAM upgrade option available
- Sailfish OS 5
- Support for Android apps via Jolla AppSupport
- User‑replaceable back cover with colour options
- User‑replaceable battery
- Physical Privacy Switch
Privacy by Design
- No tracking, no “calling home”, no hidden analytics
- User‑configurable physical Privacy Switch – turn off microphone, Bluetooth, Android apps, or anything you wish
Scandinavian Styling in Its Pure Form
- Honouring the original Jolla Phone form factor and design
- Replaceable back cover
- Available in three distinct colours inspired by Nordic nature
Available in Distinct, User‑Replaceable Colours
- Snow White
- Kaamos Black
- The Orange
To be selected upon final payment.
An Independent Linux Phone
A successor to the iconic original Jolla Phone (2013), brought to 2026 with modern specs while honoring Jolla’s 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 – its key characteristics, specifications, and features.
Based on community voting and real user needs, this device has only one mission:
Put control back in your hands.
Built for Longevity
Sailfish OS is proven to outlive mainstream support cycles. Long‑term OS support is guaranteed for a minimum of 5 years, with incremental updates and no forced obsolescence.
Your Phone Shouldn’t Spy on You
Mainstream phones send vast amounts of background data. A typical Android phone can send megabytes of data per day to Google even when idle.
Sailfish OS stays silent unless you explicitly allow connections.
DIT: DO IT TOGETHER
This isn’t your regular smartphone project.
It’s a community mission.
- You voted on the device
- You guided its specs and definition
- You shaped the philosophy
- And now you help bring it to life
Tech Specs
- SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G platform
- RAM: 8 GB (12 GB upgrade option)
- Storage: 256 GB + expandable via microSDXC
- Cellular: 4G + 5G with single‑tray dual nano‑SIM and a separate microSDXC slot
- Display: 6.36″ ~ 390 ppi Full‑HD AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass
- Cameras:
- Rear: 50 MP wide + 13 MP ultrawide
- Front: 32 MP wide‑lens selfie camera
- Battery: ~5 500 mAh, user‑replaceable
- Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6, BT 5.4, NFC
- Location: GPS / Galileo / GLONASS / BEIDOU
- Dimensions: ~158 × 74 × 9 mm, ≈190 g
- Other: Power‑key fingerprint reader, user‑changeable back cover, RGB indication LED, Privacy Switch
4G & 5G Global Roaming Modem Configuration
- LTE FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 AB, 66
- LTE TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
Technical specifications are subject to final confirmation upon payment and manufacturing. Minor alterations may apply.
FAQ
Why a batch‑sales model?
We produce in limited batches. Ordering early secures your place in the September 2026 delivery batch – the first 1 000 units of this run.
Is the €99 refundable?
Yes. Fully refundable.
If I pre‑order now, when do I need to pay the final payment?
The final payment for the Sep 2026 production batch will be collected by the end of June 2026.
What changed between batches?
- Batches #1, #2, and #3 are now locked.
- The first 1 000 units of the Sept‑2026 production batch are now available, priced at 649 € (including your local VAT).
- All orders include a refundable 99 € down‑payment, which will be deducted from your final payment.
- Estimated delivery: September 2026.
What is the normal price of the product? Do I get a discount by ordering now?
By ordering now you lock in a total final price of 649 € (incl. local VAT).
Note: Memory component prices have been exceptionally volatile over the past six months. We therefore sell in limited batches to better plan and manage working capital.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes.
Is this phone real or just a concept?
It is real. We have successfully completed the pre‑order phase and secured the product program.
Follow the progress in the forum thread.
Will there be accessories, like a spare battery and protective case?
Yes. Accessories will be made available in due course of the project.
When will the first Jolla Phones ship? When will I get mine?
- Batch #1 pre‑orders: Shipping is estimated to start by the end of June 2026.
- Sep 2026 batch: Shipping is scheduled for September 2026.
Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, e.g., in the U.S.?
Yes. The cellular band configuration is designed for global travel, including roaming on U.S. carrier networks.
Can I buy the Jolla Phone if I’m outside Europe?
- Initial sales markets: EU, UK, Switzerland, and Norway.
- Future markets (U.S., Canada, etc.): Will be decided based on interest.
The device’s cellular bands are already configured to support 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.
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