5 Recommendations for ``Smartphones in the 50,000 Yen Range'' The Purchasing Program Offers a Variety of Career Models in the ``Real 50,000 Yen Range'' [2020 Latest Version]

Smartphones in the 50,000 yen range are models that fall between high-end models that cost around 100,000 yen or more and middle-range models in the 30,000 yen range.

There are not many options for SIM-lock free smartphones in this price range, but in the case of models sold by major carriers, even models with a slightly higher terminal price of 70,000 yen to 80,000 yen can have a "purchase program". There is a model that can be purchased in the real 50,000 yen range.

Such "real" models in the 50,000 yen range are originally expensive, and have features and functions that are not found in the middle range, giving you more fun to choose.

Carrier smartphones in the 50,000 yen range are basically high-spec content. Many of them are equipped with the same CPU, memory and storage as high-end models, and we are trying to reduce costs by changing some of the hardware.

However, it is also a feature of this class that models with unique functions come out. It has attractive features that other high-spec models do not have, such as a model that is light and has high durability that exceeds normal waterproof and dustproof (dust).

The evolution of smartphone camera performance is remarkable. It is not uncommon for smartphones in the 50,000-yen range to have three or more cameras with enhanced camera functions.

Since it has camera performance equivalent to or similar to that of high-end models, you can take beautiful photos away from smartphones with trendy ultra-wide-angle shooting, night mode, and subject recognition by AI. It is recommended to choose from this class if camera function is also important.

Currently, only the "iPhone 8" can be purchased on Apple's official website for around 50,000 yen, but if you use the purchase program of a major carrier, even the latest model "iPhone 11" can barely reach the minimum storage capacity of 64GB. You can buy it for real 50,000 yen. If you miss the timing of the replacement, it may cost more than 50,000 yen, so be careful.

Purchase programs of major carriers differ from company to company, but if you meet the conditions of paying in installments for your smartphone and returning the device within a specified period, the price of the device will be cheaper.

If you plan to continue using a major carrier and replace your smartphone about every two years, this is a program you want to use well. Only Softbank requires a purchase program usage fee of 390 yen (non-taxable) per month. The company's actual burden was compared including the 24 usage fees (9360 yen) of this program.

Sharp's "AQUOS zero2" equipped with a 6.4-inch organic EL display is the world's lightest 141-gram smartphone with a screen size of 6 inches or more and a battery capacity of over 3000mAh.

It's surprisingly light, so you won't get tired even if you use it for a long time. The main camera has two eyes, but it is possible to shoot at an ultra-wide angle. Osaifu-Keitai is also supported.

Docomo, au, and Softbank handle it, and the actual price when the purchase program is applied is 56,880 yen to 58,608 yen (including tax, the same below).

Kyocera's "TORQUE G04" boasts extremely high durability, having cleared the 22 items of the United States Department of Defense procurement standards (MIL-STD-810G) and the manufacturer's own durability test. Model.

The CPU, memory, and storage specifications are equivalent to middle class, but the high durability does not allow other smartphones to follow, making it a popular series.

This latest model has improved camera performance, enhanced image stabilization and low-light shooting. You can enjoy shooting even in the sea. Only au is sold, and the real price when the purchase program is applied is 54,165 yen.

Sony Mobile Communications "Xperia 1" is popular for its 21:9 vertical display and high-performance camera. "Xperia 5" condensed the function into a slightly smaller body. The display is a 21:9 6.1-inch organic EL with no notch, and the width is 68mm, making it very easy to hold.

The telephoto, standard, and ultra-wide-angle triple cameras are all 12.2 million pixels, and the know-how of the digital single-lens camera "α", such as "eye AF" that automatically detects and focuses on human eyes. It is used. It also has Cinema Pro, a dedicated cinema shooting function supervised by Sony's film camera development team. Docomo, au, and Softbank handle it, and the real price when the purchase program is applied is 58,680 yen to 58,650 yen.

If you use the purchase program of a major carrier that pays in installments for the latest iPhone 11, you can buy a 64GB model for a real cost of around 50,000 yen.

If you have an iPhone 8, you can buy the SIM-free version for around 50,000 yen, but the latest iPhone 11 has much better basic performance. In addition, the iPhone 11 is recommended if you use it for more than two years, because it can shoot ultra-wide-angle shots and has a night mode that improves shooting in dark places. The actual price after applying the purchase program of Docomo, au, and Softbank companies is 53,935 yen to 50,808 yen.

SIM-free model with an ultra-rich camera function equipped with 16 million pixel ultra wide angle, 48 million pixel main, 2 million pixel depth of field measurement, 2 million pixel macro and 4 cameras is.

With the ultra-wide-angle camera, you can take beautiful photos such as dynamic landscapes, close-up photos up to about 4 cm, and atmospheric portraits with a blurred background.

Equipped with Kirin 980, the highest class CPU in the series, realizing high-end level operability. A quick charge that can charge 50% in 30 minutes is also convenient. The direct sales price is 59,950 yen.

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