The Unihertz Jelly (also the enhanced model, Unihertz Jelly Pro) is an Android smartphone developed by Unihertz, which billed it as "the smallest 4G smartphone" upon its release in 2017. It was initially developed with a successful Kickstarter project which reached its $30,000 goal in just 57 minutes, and eventually raised over $1.25 million.[1][2] The Unihertz Jelly Pro is still currently available for sale in over 60 countries, including major retailers.[3][4]
Specifications
editUnihertz Jelly and Jelly Pro are both marketed as a phone with the full features of Android 7.0 Nougat and support for a 4G network, but are much more lightweight and compact than other phones with this same functionality. They feature a 2.45-inch display and weigh in at 60 grams.[1]
In 2020, its successor, Unihertz Jelly 2, was released, which features a slightly larger display.[5]
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.0 "Nougat" |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6737T Quad-core,
1.1 GHz |
| Storage | 32GB microSD |
| RAM | 1/2 GB |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Glonass GPS, Proximity, E-compass, Gyro |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 low energy
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual removable Nano-SIM |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Display | 2.45" 432x240, TFT LCD |
| Glass | Impact resistant front and rear Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Rear camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 2 MP |
| Audio | Dual purpose speaker |
| Battery | 950 mAh removable battery |
| SIM | Removable Dual Nano-SIM |
| Size | 92.4 x 43 x 13 mm |
| Weight | 60 grams |
| Colors | White, blue or black |
Reception
editThis section may lend undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies. (April 2019) |
Unihertz was associated with a previous very small 3G smartphone, the Posh Micro X, which launched in 2015. [7] Reviews of Jelly and Jelly Pro, the "world's smallest 4G smartphone" have been mixed, [8] [9] [10] but it drew international attention. [11] There have been accusations of poor battery performance, and network traffic possibly sending personal data to China. Responses claim the network traffic is to speed up apps, and the company has been updating the phone software to improve performance. However, others have disputed this claim. It has received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it "innovative", praising it for its capabilities at such a small size.[12][6][13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jelly is a 2.45" Smartphone that Runs Android Nougat". XDA Developers. 2 May 2017.
- ^ "Jelly the Smallest 4G Smartphone". Kickstarter.
- ^ "Unihertz products at Amazon". Amazon.
- ^ "Unihertz products at NewEgg". NewEgg.
- ^ "If you really want a smaller phone, try the tiny Jelly 2". 21 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Unihertz Jelly Versus Unihertz Jelly Pro". www.sotophone.com. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "UNIHERTZ PHONES". ndtv.com.
- ^ "The Jelly Pro, Hands On with the Worlds Smallest 4G Android Smartphone". techrepublic.com. 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Unihertz Jelly Pro". pcmag.com.
- ^ "Unihertz Jelly Phone Kickstarter Worlds Smallest 4G smartphone". businessinsider.com.
- ^ "Why did a small screen / low resolution smartphone new model that goes against the era appeared?". trendy.nikeibp.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "Frequent network accesses by DuraSpeed". unihertz.com.
- ^ Apuzzo, Matt; Schmidt, Michael S. (15 November 2016). "Secret Back Door in Some U.S. Phones Sent Data to China, Analysts Say". The New York Times.