Finnish company Jolla has returned to the smartphone market after a long hiatus, unveiling the Jolla Phone as an independent European Linux device emphasizing privacy and user control. The handset runs Sailfish OS 5 and features a physical privacy switch and a user-replaceable battery. Production depends on reaching 2,000 pre-orders by January 4, 2026.
Jolla, a Finnish technology firm, announced the Jolla Phone on December 6, 2025, positioning it as an "independent European Do It Together (DIT) Linux phone" to challenge the dominance of Apple and Google. The device runs Sailfish OS 5, described by Jolla as the "only European mobile operating system," with a core of "actual Linux" rather than a pseudo-Linux adaptation. Key privacy features include zero tracking, no calling home, and no hidden analytics, alongside support for Android apps that users can fully de-Google at any time.
Hardware specifications include a high-performance MediaTek processor, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card. The phone sports a 6.36-inch FullHD AMOLED display with 390 ppi pixel density, protected by Gorilla Glass. On the rear, it has a 50MP primary camera and a 13MP ultrawide lens, while the front camera resolution remains unspecified. A standout feature is the 5,500mAh user-replaceable battery, with interchangeable back covers available in Snow White, Kaamos Black, and The Orange. Additional highlights encompass 5G connectivity, dual-SIM support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a physical privacy switch that cuts power to the microphone, camera, and Bluetooth.
Jolla guarantees at least five years of OS support. The phone's production hinges on a crowdfunding model requiring 2,000 pre-orders by January 4, 2026; over 1,200 have already been secured. Pre-orders start with a €99 down payment, with early bird pricing at €499 and standard retail between €599 and €699. Early backers receive a special edition back cover, and full refunds are promised if the target isn't met. Deliveries are slated for the end of the first half of 2026, initially in the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and the EU, with compatibility for networks outside Europe.