Jolla Jolla

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros:

Nice design
Usable daytime photos

Cons:

Too expensive for what it delivers
Lack of software availability

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Last revision on January 4, 2016

Reviewers Didn't Like

Too expensive for what it delivers
Lack of software availability
Android support isn't reliable
Mediocre display
OS still has some bugs
Gesture-based navigation takes lots of getting used to

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Expert reviews and ratings

Well, this is quite subjective and will vary from user to user when it comes to a new device. Moreover, here we are talking about a completely new ecosystem all together. Having said that, the Jolla smartphone has got the potential to make users give up...

By 91mobiles.com on November 05, 2014

It’s hard not to group the Jolla phone into a class of one. Where iOS, Android and even Windows Phone are recognisable to most, Sailfish is unique and even though some aspects are demonstrably better (like the easy-to-reach notifications drawer), it...

By Mobile Choice on August 29, 2014

The Jolla , in case you haven't heard of it, is a smartphone from a team of ex-Nokia employees. It's pronounced yol-la, and the device runs on a 'new' operating system called Sailfish . We say that because Sailfish is based on another mobile OS called...

By PC Advisor on February 13, 2014

Cam reviews the unique Jolla smartphone, made by a Finnish company that started up after workers on Nokia's Meego platform left the tech giant to form their own company. Its completely gesture-based UI is pleasant to look at but a little difficult to...

By PhoneDog on June 19, 2014

Should you sail away with Jolla? Jolla is a very interesting mobile company. It has its own OS – Sailfish – and has now produced its own phone. The Jolla phone is available to buy now from Jolla's online store. It costs 400 Euros, so we decided to give...

By Trusted Reviews on February 26, 2014

In today's Android and iOS-dominated market, putting out an "indie" operating system might seem a brave move to most, but it's hugely refreshing. Jolla is the creation of a few ex-Nokia bods who decided to go it alone when the company abandoned MeeGo for...

By TechRadar on February 25, 2014

Jolla is a new alternative to iOS, Android and Windows Phone so see what we think of this Sailfish OS smartphone in our video review. Jolla is a new company on the smartphone scene, setup by ex-Nokia employees. They've created their own mobile...

By PC Advisor on February 19, 2014

If Jolla's goal was to craft a phone that's unlike any other, then it has definitely succeeded. Its first Sailfish OS device has a fresh, distinctive design that might grab the attention of anyone looking for something that's, well, different....

By Phone Arena on February 14, 2014

What is Jolla? We test this iPhone and Android alternative and explain why you shouldn't rush to ditch Android and iPhone to try the Jolla phone in our video demo. 'What is the Jolla smartphone ?' A good question and one we're going to explain to you,...

By PC Advisor on February 14, 2014

We can only recommend this phone to buyers switching from a feature phone to a smartphone. For others there are better options such as Micromax Canvas Knight and Asus ZenFone 6.There are many smartphone manufacturers and OS platforms available in the...

By pcquest.com on June 05, 2015

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