Jelly Star
A 3-inch Android phone — the smallest in production.
The Unihertz Jelly Star is a niche Unihertz smartphone released Oct 2023, with a launch price of $259. It pairs the MediaTek Helio G99 with a 3.0" IPS LCD display, a 48 MP · f/1.79 main camera and a 2,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — The smallest Android in production. Standout strengths: smallest android phone in production. and 48 mp sony imx582 camera in a 3-inch body. Main trade-off: 3-inch screen is unusable for media or browsing.
The smallest Android in production.
Jelly Star is a 3-inch, 116 g micro-phone with a real 48 MP camera and 8 GB RAM — built for buyers wanting a true secondary phone or a digital-detox primary. No mainstream competitor exists; the next-smallest Android is 5.4".
Read the full review- Smallest Android phone in production.
- 48 MP Sony IMX582 camera in a 3-inch body.
- 8 GB / 256 GB is unreasonable for the size.
- Translucent rear is a real design statement.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Jelly Star compares
| Jelly Star | Galaxy S6 | Titan Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 48 | 48 | 50 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Exynos 7420 | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| Display | 3.0" IPS LCD | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 4.2" IPS + 35-key BlackBerry-style QWERTY |
| Main camera | 48 MP · f/1.79 | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 48 MP · f/1.79 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,550 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $259 | $650 | $299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Jelly Star released?
The Jelly Star was released in Oct 2023.
How much does the Jelly Star cost?
The Jelly Star launched at $259 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Jelly Star screen size and type?
The Jelly Star has a 3.0" IPS LCD display.
What chipset does the Jelly Star use?
The Jelly Star is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Jelly Star have?
The Jelly Star ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Jelly Star battery capacity?
The Jelly Star has a 2,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Jelly Star charge?
The Jelly Star supports 10 W wired charging.
What is the Jelly Star main camera?
The Jelly Star has a 48 MP · f/1.79 main camera.
Does the Jelly Star have 5G?
The Jelly Star does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Does the Jelly Star have a headphone jack?
The Jelly Star has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Jelly Star get software updates?
The Jelly Star update policy: 1 OS + 2 yr security.
How much does the Jelly Star weigh?
The Jelly Star weighs 116 g.
What colours does the Jelly Star come in?
The Jelly Star is available in 4 colours: Translucent, Black, Pink, Green.
Is the Jelly Star worth buying?
Jelly Star is a 3-inch, 116 g micro-phone with a real 48 MP camera and 8 GB RAM — built for buyers wanting a true secondary phone or a digital-detox primary. No mainstream competitor exists; the next-smallest Android is 5.4". SpecEagle gives the Jelly Star an editorial score of 48/100.
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