A breath of fresh air in a heaving marketplace. Other Half has huge potential. Sailfish has some clever gestures
Concerns over durability of Other Half. Not compatible with all Android apps. Screen resolution lower than rivals
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 face...
If you're out for a bargain phone, the Jolla Phone is not it. You also need to be prepared to bed into the way Sailfish OS works. However, what we have here is a phone that's genuinely different, from a company that has an unusual, small-scale approach to...
Sailfish looks gorgeous, solid specs for the price
Lack of any buttons will annoy some, Still a few bugs
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 ...
Published: 2014-02-22, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Gorgeous, swipetastic UI, Other Half concept has real potential
Relatively low res screen, Apps and games lovers, look elsewhere, Battery life can be a pain
But despite the flaws we can't help but find ourselves rooting for the little Jolla. There's alternative, and then there's alternative, and while the almost as swipetastic - and also MeeGo-inspired - BB10 on BlackBerry was surprising in the way that red...
The Jolla is an interesting new smartphone with its eye-catching Sailfish OS. However, it's too expensive for the average hardware on offer, a confusing interface and a reliance on Android apps. You're better off getting the superior Nexus 5 and saving a...
Great display, Superb battery backup, Fluid and lagfree performance, Android app support
Gesturebased UI is a little intimidating, Stock browser is useless
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 t...
Abstract: 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 mast...
The phone is too expensive for what it delivers, Lack of software availability, Android support isn't reliable, Mediocre display, OS still has some bugs, Gesturebased navigation takes lots of getting used to, The “Other half” concept is nothing but a gimmick
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. However,...
Sailfish looks gorgeous, solid specs for the price
Lack of any buttons will annoy some, Still a few bugs
It's difficult to recommend the Jolla Phone this early in the game. It's a breath of fresh air with some neat ideas that will appeal to anyone looking for a bit more individualisation in their phone, but for those comfortable with their more familiar ope...
Fresh and innovative OS, supports most Android apps, NFC-enabled rear shell, decent camera
Unfamiliar gestures, uncomfortable to use with one hand
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 mar...
