New Jolla Phone Launches as Independent Linux Smartphone

The new Jolla Phone is now available for pre-order as an independent Linux smartphone. According to 9to5Linux, the pre-order voucher page indicates that production will only happen if 2,000 units are ordered before January 4.

In just a few days, they have already received 1,721 pre-orders, all priced at 499 dollars, down from a normal price between 599 and 699 dollars, with an estimated delivery in the first half of 2026. The phone is powered by a Mediatek 5G SoC and features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, expandable to 2TB with a microSDXC card.

It sports a 6.36-inch FullHD AMOLED display, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass, along with a user-replaceable 5,500mAh battery. The Jolla Phone supports 4G and 5G with dual nano-SIM capability, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.

Its camera setup includes a 50MP wide and a 13MP ultrawide main camera, plus a front-facing wide-lens selfie camera. A fingerprint reader is integrated into the power key, and the device includes a user-changeable back cover and an RGB indication LED.

Notably, the phone comes with a physical Privacy Switch, allowing users to turn off the microphone, Bluetooth, and Android apps, enhancing privacy features. It will be available in three colors: Snow White, Kaamos Black, and The Orange.

The Jolla Phone ships with Sailfish OS, which supports Android apps and promises a minimum of five years of support without tracking or hidden analytics. The device will be manufactured and sold in Europe, with initial sales targeted at the EU, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway, while the cellular band configuration aims to enable global roaming, including in U.S. carrier networks.

This crowdfunding initiative reflects a growing interest in privacy-focused technology, appealing to users seeking alternatives to mainstream operating systems.