The modern market of mobile devices is replete with a variety of models. Recently, manufacturers have focused on smartphones with large touch screens. Yes, indeed, they are quite popular among buyers. But do not completely write off phones with a mechanical keyboard. There are people who prefer only such models. Although they lag behind in terms of characteristics, they have no equal in terms of ease of use. For example, Japanese flip phones fit comfortably in the hand. Many devices are equipped with a button that allows you to quickly open the lid. There are models that run on the operating system. They are full-fledged smartphones, only input is carried out through a mechanical keyboard. The screen in such phones is normal. However, despite the small size, the image quality is high, which many people like. But why get ahead of yourself, let's take a closer look at the characteristics of certain models of Japanesemanufacturers.
Sony Flip Phones
Sony products are in demand among domestic buyers. It has a variety of mobile phones in its assortment. Smartphones are, of course, modern. But for the sake of justice, it is worth noting that folding beds are not deprived of attention either. There are people who prefer devices with mechanical buttons. They are more convenient to use than huge smartphones. Of course, this is a subjective assessment. Each person decides for himself what he likes best. So, let's look at several models with such a body.
Sony Ericsson T707
The device went on sale in 2009. There are three colors to choose from: metallic blue, pink and black. The case is plastic. There is a slot for external drives. Supports 16GB MS micro cards. Integrated memory - 100 MB. This Japanese clamshell mobile phone has a removable battery. Its capacity is 920 mAh. Operates in standby mode up to 400 hours. The TFT-display displays a picture with a resolution of 320 × 240 px. Its diagonal is 2, 2ʺ. The screen located on the outer side of the lid is small. Its resolution is 128 × 36 px. The phone only works with one SIM card. Implemented Bluetooth-module, USB connector. I have a camera. Sensor resolution - 3.2 MP.
Sony Ericsson Jalou F100
Like other Japanese flip phones, this model is compact but a bit thick. Case thickness - 18.2 mm. It didn't show up in the weight. The device is light - 84 g. It has a 930 mAh battery. Unlike the previous phone, the Jalou F100 has a shorter battery life. In standby mode - 250/350 hours. The screen diagonal is small, equal to only 2ʺ. The rest of the characteristics does not differ from the option described above.
Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Original, stylish model. It went on sale in 2010. Powered by Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon processor. The core is overclocked to 1000 MHz. There is also a graphics accelerator. Video card model - Adreno 200. Screen size - 3, 2ʺ. Battery - 930 mAh. An 8-megapixel camera is also installed. Personal data protection complies with the IPX7 standard.
Kyocera phone overview
Kyocera AU KDDI TORQUE X01 KYF33 is running Android 5.1. The platform is built on Snapdragon MSM8909 and Adreno 304 chips. Autonomy is provided by a 1500 mAh battery. The built-in memory in the phone is 8Gb, and the system memory is 1Gb. The diagonal of the main TFT screen is 3.4", the outer screen is 1.08". The phone has an excellent camera. Its resolution is 13.1 MP. Wireless modules: GPS, Bluetooth, NFS. Protection standards: IP6X and IPX5/IPX8. The only drawback of this model is the heavy weight. Weight with battery is 182g
Sharp mobile phones
Every customer is familiar with Sharp products. Televisions are very popular. They are considered to be of high quality and reliable. BUTYou can't say the same about phones. They are not in high demand. What is the reason, no one can say for sure. Most likely, the problem is a very high price and not the top-end stuffing. However, although there are few connoisseurs of this brand, they do exist, so let's look at the features of several Sharp mobile phones.
- Sharp SOFTBANK 601SH AQUOS 2 KEITAI. The phone runs on Android 5.1. The case is protected from impacts and water. The hardware platform is represented by the Snapdragon MSM8909 chipset and the Adreno 304 graphics card. The performance characteristics are complemented by 1Gb of “RAM” and 8Gb of internal memory. The phone has two screens. The first one is on the top side of the lid. Small in size - 0.9". The second is the main one with a diagonal of 3.4" and a resolution of 960 × 540 px. I have a camera. Sensor type - CMOS. Resolution - 8 MP. The device supports all communication standards, including 4G.
- Sharp AU KDDI SHF31 AQUOS K. The cost of this model is about 35 thousand rubles. It is worth noting that all Japanese mobile phones are sold at a high price, which, according to users, is not always justified. So, for this money, the buyer gets a secure phone with NFS and 4G support. It is worth noting the capabilities of the camera. The manufacturer installed a 13.1-megapixel sensor in the device. There is only one screen, 3.4".
FUJITSU phones
For the Russian market, Japanese FUJITSU flip phones are considered an exclusive product. Not everyone knows this company. Although gadgets are not popular, there are models in the line that can attract the attention of buyers. Since our article is devoted to "clamshells", let's look at the characteristics of such devices.
- ARROWS F-05G. Rugged and reliable gadget running on Android 4.4. The characteristics of the memory will not be a surprise to the modern user. 512 MB "OSes" and 4 GB internal indicate some limitations. Applications, of course, can be installed on the phone, but you have to delete something. The hardware platform is represented by the Snapdragon MSM8210 processor. The compute module can be overclocked up to 1.2 GHz. The phone also has a CMOS camera. It is based on an 8.1-megapixel sensor. The screen is standard - 3, 4'. The device supports 3G networks. A special button is provided to open the top cover. The case is protected, so the phone can be submerged in water to a depth of 1.5 m. The maximum allowable time is 30 minutes. There is support for 64 GB memory cards. A 1700 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy.
- DoCoMo F-07F. Ultra-thin clamshell with an interesting design. The body is made of special material. It contains carbon fibers. They make plastic resistant to mechanical damage. The lid opens automatically by pressing a button. The resolution of the CMOS camera is 1.31 MP. Video recording is carried out in 1920 × 1080 px format. Display technology - TFT LCD. Diagonal - 3, 3'. There is a fingerprint scanner. The case is protected (IPX5/IPX8 and IP5X), so you can even take pictures underwater. The device has a clear voice option, an accelerometer, Bluetooth.
- DoCoMo F-02D. This phone has an excellent 16.3-megapixel CMOS camera. There is a fingerprint scanner. Thanks to him, no one will be able to unlock the phone. The device will not harm the rain, you can take pictures even under water. The amount of memory is modest: operational - 512 MB, native - 2 GB. The processor produces a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The device supports 3G networks. There is a slot for a memory card (32 GB). The main display type is Full Wide VGA TFT. Size - 3, 4ʺ.
Freetel Musashi
Japanese flip phones from Freetel will be of interest to buyers. For example, the Musashi model is a smartphone that is equipped with two screens. They work in succession. Their size is the same - 4 . The advantages include ease of use. The phone fits comfortably in the hand, the keyboard is convenient to use. The device is equipped with Android 5.1. The model supports fourth-generation networks. The platform is built on the Chinese MediaTek MT6735 processor. There are four computing modules. type - Cortex-A53. Frequency - 1, 3 GHz. The accelerator Mali-T720 is responsible for the graphics. This tandem of processors complements one gigabyte of RAM. 8Gb storage is provided for storing files. It is expanded with a memory cardup to 128Gb. The device has two SIM slots. There are also front and rear cameras. The resolution of the first one is 2 Mpix, the second one is 8 Mpix. Capacitive battery. Its volume is 2000 mAh. For such a stylish phone, you will need to pay about 16 thousand rubles.
NEC DOCOMO N-01G
Japanese flip phones are quite expensive. For example, NEC DOCOMO N-01G is sold for 25 thousand rubles. What characteristics does the manufacturer offer for such money? This model is so far the only one in the NEC Casio lineup. Its body is protected from moisture and dust. Also, the device is not afraid of falling from a height. Unfortunately, the characteristics of the phone can hardly be called impressive. It implements a basic set of functions that have already been used before. Weak 1010 mAh battery.
Simple 3.4" screen with standard definition. The external display is small - 0.8". Its capabilities are limited to 96 × 39 px format. Matrix type - TFT LCD. There is a slot for installing microSDXC drives. The device works fine with 64Gb cards. There is one camera. The resolution of the module is 8.1 MP. Headphone audio jack is non-standard. Its format is Docomo. In order to connect a headset, you will need to use an adapter. The phone supports GSM, 3G and Bluetooth standards.
