Finnish company Jolla announced that its new Jolla Phone will enter production in the second quarter of 2026 after receiving more than 10,000 pre-orders for its Sailfish OS smartphone. The company has launched a second pre-order round with 1,000 units available for €649 (€597), requiring a €99 (€91) down payment with the balance due before September shipment. The pre-order campaign has generated over €5 million ($5.45 million) in committed sales.
The Jolla Phone features mid-range specs including a 16.2 cm (6.36 inch) FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor, 256GB storage, and either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Hardware highlights include a user-replaceable 5,450 mAh battery, 50MP primary and 13MP ultra-wide cameras, a 32MP front camera, and support for 5G NR, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The phone includes a software-defined privacy switch that lets users disable the microphone, camera, Bluetooth, or other features, though it's not as physically secure as hardware kill switches that physically disconnect electronics.
What distinguishes the Jolla Phone is Sailfish OS, a Linux-based operating system that Jolla positions as a privacy-respecting European alternative to Android and iOS. The system doesn't require a Google account, includes full data encryption and Firejail app sandboxing, and features an AppSupport layer for running Android apps. Jolla guarantees at least five years of OS support and emphasizes that the system doesn't send data to big tech companies by default.
The phone supports modular back covers through Jolla's The Other Half system, which can add functionality beyond color customization. Now that the 10,000 pre-order threshold has been met, Jolla plans to revive the platform it originally established for older phones. The company has been gathering community feedback on potential modules including keyboards, stylus adapters, E Ink displays, extra batteries, Zigbee or LoRa wireless support, high-quality DACs, thermal cameras, and environmental sensors. Pricing and availability for The Other Half modules haven't been announced yet.