Qualcomm is reportedly working with Reliance Jio to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone for the Indian market. Reliance Jio is quite aggressive in its 5G adoption. The company has basically completed the deployment of 5G technology in the country. However, there are a large number of 2G users in the country who want to switch to 5G networks. This is where Qualcomm plans to partner with Jio. The US chipmaker is said to be launching a new chipset to launch entry-level 5G smartphones in the country.

According to the report Fund controlLater, Qualcomm will collaborate with Jio to launch an entry-level 5G smartphone, which is said to be priced at less than $99 (approximately Rs. 8,200). The report adds that the low-cost 5G phone may be launched by the end of 2024.

Qualcomm is also reportedly working with different OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to develop this entry-level smartphone. Furthermore, the report adds that the smartphone will support 5G standalone architecture provided by Jio and its network.

The report further mentioned that entry-level 5G phones could be powered by low-cost custom processors using SA-2Rx functionality. According to reports, the new chipset will provide a complete 5G experience to those looking for an affordable smartphone in the country. “The product is inspired by India… We are very focused on the transition between 4G and 5G. So the question for us is how to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible and that our product is really targeted at handset developers, telcos and ultimately Consumers are optimizing,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile phones at Qualcomm. told the publication.

Qualcomm hopes to launch this chipset to encourage 2G users in the country to switch to 5G networks. The company said its India R&D arm has been hard at work developing the new chipset. This move can help about 2.8 billion people around the world, including India, enjoy 5G networks.

As a result, India’s 5G penetration rate will definitely surge. However, it will be interesting to see how much the new low-cost 5G smartphones from Qualcomm and Reliance Jio are priced. The entry-level smartphone segment currently starts at around Rs. 7,000, but currently no mobile phone provides 5G services at this price. Make 5G mobile phones available for less than Rs. The 8,000 yuan price segment may change the country’s market landscape and help users switch from feature phones with 2G capabilities to smartphones.