Jivi introduces budget Android Smartphone at Rs.1,999

Jivi has announced the launch and availability of Jivi JSP 20 Android smartphone at Rs.1,999 only.

Pankaj Anand, CEO, Jivi Mobiles, said, “This launch is bound to trigger the largest conversion of feature-phone users to smartphone users in the country. This is just a beginning. We intend to introduce lowest-priced 3G, dual-core, quad-core and octa-core phones as well in the days to come. In accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Made in India’, we are considering setting up a manufacturing facility as well in future. The economics are being worked out. The intention is to reduce the electronics import bill of the country in whatever little way we possibly can.”

Jivi JSP 20 is available exclusively on Amazon.in. Buyers placing an order on Amazon.in during the 7-day-long pre-booking period (September 18 to September 24, 2014) shall be given an attractive flip cover (MRP Rs.499) free which brings the effective price of the phone down even further. Amazon.in shall start delivering JSP 20 from September 25, 2014 onwards.

 “We are excited to partner with Jivi Mobiles and provide an easy and convenient access to the
Jivi JSP 20 smartphone to customers across India. This aligns with our vision of building a place where customers can find, discover and buy anything that they desire to buy online,” said Samir Kumar, Director Category Management, Amazon India.

Besides the 3.5” (8.89cm) full capacitive touchscreen that displays bright and vivid colours (320 x 480 pixels) bringing images and videos to life, it has a 1GHz processor that enables multitasking. It allows user to experience their favourite games, apps etc, at blazing speeds and the navigation seems as smooth as silk. The phone has inherent advantages of the Android OS platform. It is the most acceptable platform in the world with maximum apps developed for it.
What is more, it runs well what you'd wish to run on it the most – WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube. Jivi JSP 20 supports six languages for messaging – English, French, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

The Jivi JSP 2o comes with support for two SIM cards. One can access Internet through Wi-Fi and enjoys the contactless freedom suited to your digital lifestyle. It also sports 2G, EDGE and GPRS and files can be exchanged through Bluetooth connectivity.

It sports 2.0MP camera with LED flash which results in decent pictures even in low light conditions. The phone comes pre-loaded with LED torch flashlight widget and shortcuts on home screen for music player, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, data sync and brightness. The lock screen displays messages received to enable direct access with a single touch.