Qin Launches J36 AI Keypad Smartphone with Android 13 for 659 RMB
Qin has launched the J36 AI keypad smartphone in China, priced at 659 RMB for the camera-equipped version. Running Android 13, the device integrates "QIN AI" for voice-activated tasks like making calls, enabling Bluetooth, and generating text. This release highlights the trend of bringing basic AI capabilities and modern Android features to niche, budget-friendly keypad phones targeted at students and the elderly. It offers a compromise between digital connectivity (supporting WeChat and Alipay) and parental control to prevent smartphone addiction. The phone features a 2.8-inch display, a MediaTek MTK8766V processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 2600mAh battery. It is available in versions with or without cameras (13MP rear and 2MP front) and includes parental control features like remote app disabling and usage time management.
## BACKGROUND
Qin (Duoqin) is a brand in the Xiaomi ecosystem known for producing feature phones and budget smartphones designed for students and elderly users, focusing on anti-addiction features. The MTK8766V (MT8766) is an entry-level MediaTek processor built on a 12nm process, typically used in low-cost mobile devices and smart screens.