Finnish tech company Jolla has officially unveiled its new smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and the numbers around it are hard to ignore. Over 10,000 pre-orders were placed between December 2025 and February 2026, representing more than €5 million in committed sales before a single unit shipped. Now, a new limited batch of 1,000 units is open for pre-order at €649.
What Makes the Jolla Phone Different?
The Jolla Phone runs Sailfish OS, a Linux-based operating system developed entirely in Europe. It sits in rare company: only four commercial-grade mobile operating systems exist in the world right now — iOS, Android, Huawei’s HarmonyOS, and Sailfish. Unlike the other three, Sailfish sends no background data to Big Tech servers and doesn’t require a Google account to function.
There’s also a physical privacy switch on board, letting you cut the microphone, camera, and sensors at will. That’s a feature you won’t find on any mainstream Android or iPhone. For users who want to step away from US or Chinese tech dependencies, this is one of the very few practical options available.
Crucially, Jolla has included its AppSupport technology, which allows Android apps to run on the device. That means banking apps, messaging services, and other everyday tools should work — though how smoothly that plays out in practice will likely be the make-or-break factor for most people.
Specs at a Glance
- Display: 6.36-inch Full HD+ AMOLED with Gorilla Glass protection
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G
- RAM and storage: 8GB or 12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage expandable to 2TB via microSD
- Cameras: 50MP Sony main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide, plus a front-facing wide-angle camera
- Battery: 5,450 mAh, fully user-replaceable
- Other features: Dual SIM, physical privacy switch, replaceable back cover, pogo pins for future hardware accessories
eSIM support and an official IP rating have not yet been confirmed. Those details are still to follow ahead of the first shipments.
Where It’s Made and When It Ships
Final assembly takes place in Salo, Finland — the same city where Nokia once built the world’s most popular phones. It’s a neat bit of history that Jolla is clearly leaning into. CEO Sami Pienimäki put it plainly: “This is not just a phone — it’s a statement that Europe can still build its own technology, on its own terms.”
The first wave of units begins shipping at the end of June 2026, with the new pre-order batch scheduled for September 2026 delivery. The phone is available to customers in EU countries, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland. To secure a unit from the new 1,000-unit batch, you pay a €99 deposit now, which is deducted from the final €649 price.
Should You Pre-Order?
If privacy and European digital sovereignty matter to you, the Jolla Phone is a genuinely interesting proposition at €649. The hardware specs are solid for the price — you’re not being asked to compromise on screen quality or battery life to avoid Google. The replaceable battery alone puts it ahead of most flagship Android phones.
The honest caveat is app compatibility. Sailfish OS with Android app support has worked reasonably well in previous iterations, but banking apps in particular can be finicky on non-certified Android environments. That friction has tripped up alternative operating systems before, and it’s the thing most likely to decide whether this phone works for you day-to-day.
More details and pre-order information are available at jolla.com/phone.
