Qualcomm and Xiaomi to Launch Affordable 5G Smartphone Supporting Jio’s SA Network

- Qualcomm and Xiaomi are collaborating to launch a 5G smartphone priced under $99, aimed at supporting Jio’s standalone (SA) network. - Sunil Dutt, President of devices division at Reliance Jio, emphasized that this partnership ensures connectivity for everyone. - Qualcomm has introduced its most affordable 5G chipset, Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, specifically for the Indian market. - The Chinese handset maker Xiaomi will be the first to release a 5G smartphone using this chipset, expected by the end of the year. - This initiative could potentially encourage 2G users in India to upgrade to a 5G-enabled smartphone environment. Source: Moneycontrol