Finnish company Jolla has announced a new smartphone after a long hiatus from launching new models. It’s called the Jolla Phone and is advertised by Jolla as the “independent European do-it-together (DIT) Linux phone”.
Jolla says the Jolla Phone is a “real Linux phone” because it runs “real Linux” on the inside, “not pseudo-Linux.” But that’s basically it. From a user perspective, you get version 5 of the privacy-focused Selfish OS, which is advertised as a “European-only mobile operating system.”
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Jolla also claims that with Selfish OS, “there’s no tracking, no calling home, no hidden analytics.” And while it supports Android apps, you can completely de-Google your phone whenever you want.
Talking about the specs and features, the Jolla Phone is powered by a “high-performance” MediaTek SoC and has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is expandable via microSD card.
The Jolla Phone features a 6.36″ full-hood AMOLED display, with a pixel density of 390 ppi and is protected by Gorilla Glass. The smartphone sports a 50MP primary camera, flanked by a 13MP ultrawide camera. The resolution of the selfie camera on the front is unknown.
Fueling the Jolla Phone is a 5,500 mAh user-capable battery. Its back cover is also replaceable, and Jolla will offer them in three colors – snow white, camo black, and orange.
Other highlights of the Jolla Phone include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, 5G connectivity, dual-SIM support, and a physical privacy switch to turn off the phone’s microphone, camera, Bluetooth, among other things. Moreover, the smartphone has a “minimum 5-year guarantee” of OS support.
Jolla says Jolla Phone technical specifications are subject to final verification after final payment and manufacturing, and minor changes may apply. Why is that? Well, that’s because the Jolla Phone will only be produced if at least 2,000 units are pre-ordered by January 4, 2026. However, at the time of writing, Jolla has already received over 1,200 pre-orders.
If you’re interested, you can pre-order a Jolla phone for €99 via the source at the end of this article. The smartphone has been listed with a full price of ₹ 9,499, while the normal price will be between ₹ 9,599 and ₹ 699. Those who pre-order the Jolla Phone will receive a special edition back cover as a token of appreciation for their support.
The Finnish company has promised to refund backers of pre-orders if they don’t reach 2,000 pre-orders before January 4, 2026.
The Jolla Phone is estimated to ship by the end of H1 2026, and will be available in the UK, Norway, Switzerland and the EU. The smartphone will work outside of Europe, and its availability will expand to more markets based on interest.
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