Jolla Phone (October 2026)

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Jolla offers a 649 EUR Linux phone pre-order for October 2026, with limited 2000 units.

The Jolla Phone (October 2026) is a Linux-based European 'Do It Together' phone. Pre-order requires a 99 EUR down payment, final price 649 EUR. Available in two memory configurations (8/128GB and 12/256GB) and three colors: Kaamos Black, Snow White, and The Orange. It ships to EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland, with a 14-day refund policy.

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