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Jolla Phone Returns as Preorders Top 2,500 for Sailfish OS 5 Device

The Europe-assembled handset promises strong privacy controls with Android app support that excludes Google services.

Overview

  • Jolla exceeded its 2,000-unit production threshold in under 48 hours, reporting more than 2,500 preorders and opening a second batch.
  • Preorders require a €99 refundable deposit with an early price of €499, and Jolla signals a standard retail range of €599–€699.
  • Deliveries are targeted for the first half of 2026 across the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland, with specs subject to minor finalization.
  • Hardware highlights include a MediaTek 5G platform, 6.36-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage with microSD expansion to 2TB, a 5,500mAh user-replaceable battery, and 50MP + 13MP rear cameras.
  • Sailfish OS 5 features a configurable physical privacy switch and at least five years of updates, runs Android apps via Jolla AppSupport without Google Play Services, and completes final assembly and QA in Salo, Finland.