On October 6, NTT DoCoMo announced 8 winter/spring models for 2021-22. The breakdown is 3 high-end models, 3 standard models, 1 Raku-Raku Smartphone, and 1 Anshin Smartphone. In addition, everything is sold in a SIM-free state. It works with the company's 5G network and ahamo, but not eSIM. An overview of each model is as follows.
Xperia 5 III SO-53B
This product is a Sony smartphone equivalent to the third generation of the Xperia 5 series. The width is kept to 68 mm, and one of the selling points is the shape and size that fits easily in one hand. Equipped with a 6.1-inch (full HD +) display and a variable telephoto lens that can be switched between 70mm (2.9x optical) and 105mm (4.4x optical). Although the ToF sensor and wireless charging function are omitted, it is also one that emphasizes entertainment, such as being equipped with an earphone jack (details here).
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G SC-55B
The main feature of this product is that it is the first folding smartphone to support Osaifu-Keitai (FeliCa) and IP68 waterproofing. It also supports the S Pen, so you can use it as a drawing or a handwritten memo pad. When you open the main unit, the 7.6-inch large screen spreads out, and when you close it, you can operate the 6.2-inch vertical screen. The out camera is about 12 million pixels x 3. In addition, it has a 4400mAh battery and 12GB/256GB of internal memory (details here).
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G SC-54B
This is also the first folding smartphone to support Osaifu-Keitai (FeliCa) and IP68 waterproofing. Although it does not support a stylus, it is possible to video chat with one hand and stand-alone selfies by making use of the main body structure. The display size is about 6.7 inches on the inside (main) and about 1.9 inches on the cover side (sub). The out camera is about 12 million pixels x 2. In addition, it has a 3300mAh battery and 8GB/128GB of internal memory (details here).
AQUOS sense6 SH-54B
This product is the first smartphone in the sense series to use a 6.1-inch IGZO organic EL (full HD+) display. Color expression of 1 billion colors is possible, and photos and videos can be displayed beautifully with the unique high-definition technology "Rich Color Technology Mobile". In addition, it has a 4570mAh battery while being 11% thinner than the previous model. The out-camera has a 48-megapixel standard, 8-megapixel wide-angle, and 8-megapixel optical 2x telephoto lens configuration. Equipped with 8GB/128GB internal memory. In addition, it also supports IP68 waterproof and dustproof and FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai) (details here).
arrows We F-51B
This product inherits the familiar features of arrows, such as robustness and alcohol sterilization, and is equipped with functions that are conscious of a wide range of ages, and is one for those who are about to make their smartphone debut. Equipped with a simple mode that allows you to use abbreviated dialing, a phishing scam warning function, and a function that sounds a buzzer to notify the surroundings of your danger. Snapdragon 480 5G is adopted for SoC, and 4GB memory, 64GB storage, and 4000mAh battery are built in. The rear camera has a macro and wide-angle dual lens configuration (details here).
Galaxy A22 5G SC-56B
This product is a smartphone for beginners, such as displaying large characters and icons and registering frequently called parties. A simple guidebook is included. Equipped with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. Equipped with a 5.8-inch display, Osaifu-Keitai, and a 4000mAh battery. Press the power button twice to activate the camera. Equipped with a terminal remote tracking function, if you misplace it, you can remotely search for it from your family's smartphone or computer.
Raku-Raku Smartphone F-52B
The Raku-Raku smartphone series will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. With this product, characters and icons are displayed large, improving the ease of pressing the touch panel. It is also a point that macro shooting is now possible with the first twin camera installed. Since it is for seniors, you can receive free support on a dedicated phone, and a new service such as a concierge has been added.
As a safety feature, it has a phishing warning function to protect against fraud. Also, the sound quality has improved so that you can talk even through the mask. A fingerprint sensor is embedded in the home button, and it is now possible to unlock and launch any application. In addition, it is equipped with a radio and a 3400mAh battery. The colors are pink, white, and navy.
Anshin Smartphone KY-51B
This product is a smartphone targeting seniors over the age of 60. The easy-to-read screen is equipped with a hardware button that allows you to immediately start calling and emailing. The specification that emphasizes visibility by button blinking is also a point. In addition, based on the dissatisfaction that once set settings cannot be changed later, in addition to the function to remotely diagnose and change settings, it also has screen capture and screen record functions, leading to self-solution (docomo) ... apparently ... A usage navigation and a guidebook are also available, and it also has functions that will give you an opportunity to learn about the contents and use it, such as an introduction to the basics and functions of smartphones.
<5G compatible PC>
ThinkPad X1 Nano
In addition to smartphones, we have announced the handling of “ThinkPad X1 Nano” as a 5G compatible PC, and will be released on October 6, 2021. Sales channels are docomo online shop, docomo shops nationwide, and home appliance mass retailers. Please see the previous article for the product overview.
The main feature of the docomo version is that it supports docomo's 5G and can be used without a Wi-Fi environment because it is a specification that allows SIM to be inserted into the terminal. Can be purchased without a line contract. You are always eligible for the Kaedoki program. The price plans that can be contracted with this product are 5G Gigaho, 5G Gigalight, Data Plus, and ahamo. In addition, according to Docomo, if you have a Giga Plan contract, you can maintain it from 1100 yen per month. As for support, you can receive maintenance and support provided by Lenovo, but you cannot subscribe to Mobile Device Protection Service.
Regarding the background to the decision to handle it, DOCOMO said, "Since the demand for telework is increasing due to the new corona wreck, and the opportunities to use related services other than smartphones are increasing, DOCOMO also wants to sell compatible terminals." (details here).
