Jelly 2 - Compact Android 11 Mini Smartphone, 4G Unlocked, 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage, NFC, Dark Green (NO charger)

I have used the Jelly 2 for several months now (since August), and I am extremely happy with this device. It is a fantastic alternative to the giant smartphones on the market today. ✨ Design, Feel, and Portability The 3-inch screen is what sold me. It is incredibly compact and fits perfectly in the hand. It's not like the giant phones everyone uses today—this size is excellent. It feels great for this price and is easy to clean. Note on Text Size: The writing is small, and the on-screen keyboard is tiny, so this phone is not for everyone. However, you can enlarge the text within messaging apps, and you can always zoom in by pinching the screen when scrolling through web pages. Furthermore, I often use the microphone for voice-to-text when messaging or for voice searches on the internet, which bypasses the keyboard size issue entirely. It features a handy slot for a lanyard, which is great for carrying it securely or swinging it around. ⚙️ Performance and Usability I can download all my essential applications, including my favorite local music player, Musicolet (Google Play stopped this, I guess they think everyone streams, but we don't!). Crucially, this phone handles large memory cards well; I currently use a 256GB SD card specifically for my music files, and it works perfectly for massive local storage. Jelly 2E Comparison: Do not get the Jelly 2E! That phone is supposed to be the "next up" model, but it felt like a major downgrade. The connectivity on the 2E was terrible, but the Jelly 2 is fine; calls are clear, and texting is standard. Wired Audio: It has a 3.5mm headphone jack! This is an awesome, essential feature for wired calls, receiving calls, and enjoying music. Bluetooth: Connects straight away without any issues. 🔋 Battery and Usage The battery life is acceptable. I use the phone frequently and heavily, so I do charge it daily, but it has handled my usage well over these six months. 📸 Camera and Screen Quality The video camera and audio quality are good. I think it's definitively better than the Jellystar Mini video/audio quality, based on my experience. Pictures are decent, but since I don't prioritize the camera part, I don't care that they aren't the absolute best. Watching YouTube is cool, but don't expect a tablet-like experience; this is a phone, and that's all I wanted. ⚠️ Note on App Compatibility The only small issue is with specific app compatibility (like the eBay app) due to the Android version. However, for those who know how to safely find and install APK files from trusted sites like APKMirror, this is easily worked around.

Let me elaborate on the statement above. This device is £159 ( at the time of purchase) and at such a tiny size of 3inch, you'd expect a slow and barely useable handset with probably a cut down version of Android Go instead of the full version Android. You'll be sorely mistaken! This device comes with an Octa-core (8x) processor equipped with 6GB of RAM and comes with a full version of Android 10 out of the box with an already available Android 11 update once you set up your phone. Because of this, the screen is quite responsive and scrolling is quite snappy. This device is NOT slow. It's essentially a Mid-range Android handset that normally cost £500 but in a small package. One thing to note is that a lot of the mid range Android device tend to come with 3GB to 4GB RAM and rarely come with 6GB. The processor in this device might be about 1 or 2 years old but because it was a mid/high end processor back then, still makes it more than adequate for this device. If you're sick and tired of carrying 6.5+ inch devices then this might be your secondary phone or even a primary phone for you. You'll not miss out on your every day apps including banking apps etc plus you have NFC for contactless payments. Pros: - Dual SIM or 1 SIM and 1 expandable memory card but it already comes with 128GB internal memory. - Headphone jack!! (What did Samsung & Apple say about their big phones? Not enough space for a headphone jack?) - NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, IR Blaster (InfraRed so you can use your device as a remote control for TV etc) - Full Android 10 (to 11 after update) instead of Android Go so most of your standard apps are supported - 6GB RAM & 128GB internal memory giving it plenty of memory to even game!! - Mobile hot spotting, if I travel or go somewhere for a few days then I tend to carry my tablet so mobile tethering is perfect so If I need the big screen experience then I can always tether my Jelly 2 to my tablet. - The size of the device is just perfect. Although I think a 3.5inch might be the sweet spot with a slightly better resolution. - You get a silicone case plus screen protector (1 already applied on the screen and a replacement in the box). The silicon case also has a lanyard hole and box containts a wrist lanyard so you can easily tie it to your wrist. - Comes with a charging brick plus USB Type C cable! (Looking at you Samsung & Apple!) Cons: - Bluetooth 4.2 is good but should've had 5.0 & above which allows for multicast so you can connect 2 bluetooth headphones to 1 device so 2 people can listen to music on the same device (this feature is rare and not all Bluetooth 5+ devices support it). - The volume on bluetooth headphones or even when connected to your car is just too low. Connected this Jelly 2 to my Sennheiser HD 450 BT noice cancelling headphones and even at max volume on both the phone and the headphones, it still feels really low. It's equivalent of 50% volume on a Samsung handset. The same happens when connected to your car, you'd not only have volume at max on your phone but you'll potentially need to have it on max on your car too. - The fingerprint scanner rarely works. It rarely recognises my finger prints. I've tried numerous times to re-scan my finger print but it rarely recognises it so I rely on pin code but because the screen is so small, you can easily key the pin code with just your thumb and just as fast. - No IP rating so there's no splash or water resistance on this device so please be aware. Unihertz however does offer another device which is the Atom and Atom XL with IP68 that are built for rugged use but they're more bulky. Conclusion: If you're tired of the ever growing in size smartphones that we currently have or you're looking for a secondary phone without losing app functionality then this device might be for you. If you like going on night outs or travelling alot and don't want to carry oversized expensive phones that can potentially be lost or stolen then this might be for you. Phones are getting bigger these days but pockets are not! Funny enough, the smallest screen size that's offered by Samsung in their latest line up of phones (2021) is currently 6.4inch. This phone is 3inch!!!

Decent battery life if not constantly in use. Handy size as I was tired of my larger Galaxy.

I bought this phone after damaging the screen on my existing phone. I chose small because, like other people I'd got fed up walking around with a 'tablet' in my pocket. When I thought about it I still wanted a smart phone and not a 'dumb feature phone'. I wanted basic communication, calls and texts + WhattsApp + I liked having my calander handy and the ability to scribble notes. Even having a browser handy for occasional information would be good. It sounds a big list but really I don't use the phone a lot- its just occasional access to certain programs + very limited communication. So I decided to try the Jelly 2 from Unihertz. Someone I'd never heard of. My expectations weren't high but now I've owned and used it for a while its exceeded my expectations and hopes. Its brilliant. Its every bit as good as my S10e. Software opens and performs very well. Battery life is an easy 2 days. I thought the small keyboard might be an issue. It is'nt. Its fine. My personal SIM + my works SIM work fine side by side. The browser is very useable. If required I can access documents from my google Drive. Feels well made. Highly recommended if you are fed up carrying a tablet phone with you and want a phone as an accessory but not to intrude with your daily life, this is the one to buy and other manufacturers to take inspiration from.

Il telefono é una sorpresa. Mai avrei immaginato che un telefono così piccolo potesse offrire delle buonissime prestazioni. Avendolo preso per la comodità delle dimensioni e quindi non per navigare in continuazione su internet o per gaming, ha una durata più che buona , anche più di 24 ore. Il dispositivo é veloce e fluido nel funzionamento, la fotocamera da risultati soddisfacenti, l'audio nelle telefonate é molto buono. Nel complesso, lo valuto un buon telefono. Sconsigliato a chi ama gli smartphone over size....

I have had this phone for over 2 years, i really love it because of its tiny size. It does all the current huge smartphones do, but in a very compact size. I've noticed that after 2 years the battery performance isnt as good as new (but it's no worse that any other phone in that respect). It's a tiny phone, so not a high usage phone and you need good eyesight for the small screen. I'd buy it again today

Update 25May2021: A great phone is even better. The first software update made it so that the battery icon now displays a visual indicator of charge level or a percentage of charge remaining even while in battery saver mode. Props to Unihertz for implementing that change. ----- I tend to only use a phone for talk and text, and prefer models that are smaller than my iPod Touch, preferably a good bit smaller. Preferably the size of my old LG enV2, if I'm being honest. I used the Unihertz Atom for a month but found the keyboard too small even for my minimal uses. It was excellent as a way to deter excessive, or any, screen use, but even typing a word or two was frustrating. I switched to Jelly 2 about a month ago and the difference is amazing. I am absolutely in love with this little phone! Even with my bad eyes and clumsy fingers, texting is very doable with no more errors than I make on my iPod Touch keyboard, especially with the Swiftkey keyboard app that supports swype typing. I wouldn't want to type long emails on it, but I have no problem texting or typing short emails. Discord, Facebook, Flickr and Chrome are all very functional and easy to use even on such a small screen. Despite the fact that I try to limit my phone use to talk and text, I find myself using it for other functions that I'd normally use over WIFI with my iPod Touch. I appreciate that Jelly 2 has more RAM and storage than Atom, and that it supports a micro SD card in the second SIM slot. I'm using it with a Verizon SIM card that was activated in a Verizon phone and switched to the Jelly 2. So far, no problems with Verizon as my service provider. Although I liked the rubberized grip of Atom, I prefer the removable case that Jelly 2 has, and hope it will be available as a separate purchase and in different colors at some point. I prefer the older Android app drawer style UI, but the Clean Launcher app decently provides that functionality. I'd also like it to have a larger battery, although I know that's a trade off with keeping the device size small. I was getting 3 days between charges with the Atom but can't seem to go more than 2 with Jelly 2, probably because I'm tempted to use it for more than just talk and text. Overnight battery drain is about 1% per hour on standby in battery saver mode. I don't like that you can't see the battery charge level in battery saver mode. The icon at the top doesn't display a visual level or percentage. If you value a small footprint over screen or battery size, Jelly 2 can absolutely function as a main smart phone replacement. If you enjoy watching videos or playing games on your phone or need to do a lot of typing, it may not be the best choice. If you want a tiny, rugged phone to use as a temporary alternate to a larger or more fragile device, or something that will really discourage screen use, go with the Atom. Photos below include a comparison with the Unihertz Atom, iPod Touch and LG enV2.

There are minor issues (some apps do not work) but form factor and size makes it.

Cabe en el bolsillo, lo puedes usar con una mano, la pantalla se ve muy bien (bueno, no, en exteriores con mucha luz le falta brillo; pero para su tamaño tiene una resolución excelente)... El formato no me acaba de convencer, quizá me gustaría más si fuese un centímetro más largo y quizá otro más ancho a cambio de tener un grosor más contenido, que al principio resulta algo chocante aunque te acostumbras rápido. La forma redondeada y el material con pinta resbaladiza dan algo de miedo de que se te escape de las manos pero es sólo una sensación. De potencia va sobrado para un uso normal, tengo instaladas varias apps, veo vídeos, uso el gps, y todo va fluido. Sí que no es para jugar, ni por tamaño de pantalla ni por batería ni por potencia bruta. Reconozco que me pegué mis viciadas, en según qué juegos hay que bajar el detalle al mínimo y mantener el teléfono conectado al cargador pero bueno, no está pensado para eso. La batería es pequeña y se descarga rápido, pero también se carga rápido. Si lo tienes en reposo aguanta el día sobradamente incluso tras un par de años de uso. Si te pones a ver vídeos en unas pocas horas ya te está pidiendo clemencia, el gps también consume batería pero para viajes largos supongo que lo normal es tener el teléfono conectado a un cargador así que tampoco lo veo un problema (si usase el gps en la bici sí que podría ser un problema). Si quieres un móvil pequeño, con todo lo que conlleva, no se me ocurre mejor alternativa.