"SIM Fleece Maho" 3 Recommended Androids with a budget of 30,000 yen [Summer 2020 latest version]

SIM lock-free Android smartphones are now easier to obtain even in Japan. SIM fleece mahos are reasonably priced and are especially suitable for combination with MVNOs called cheap SIMs. The biggest attraction is that you can smoothly switch carriers, including major carriers, without changing the terminal.

Recently, the number of models with excellent cost performance, which are reasonably priced and have high performance and functions, is increasing, so it is an attractive candidate as a replacement option for smartphones. This time, I focused on a model with a budget of 30,000 yen.

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The biggest advantage of SIM fleece maho is that you can freely choose the carrier. In particular, if you use the SIM of a telecommunications carrier that offers cheap services, you can reduce monthly communication charges. In addition, the price of the smartphone itself is also cheap.

SIM fleece maho purchases only terminals from manufacturers' direct sales sites, EC sites, home appliance mass retailers, and cheap SIM operators. Since it is assumed that you will replace the SIM and make various settings yourself, you will not be able to receive full service and support at the store by major carriers.

And cheap SIM has disadvantages such as not being able to get the communication speed of major carriers such as docomo, au, Softbank, not being able to use various services and support systems provided by major companies, and not being able to use flat-rate call charge options. ..

There should be no major problem with call charges as long as you can use free call services such as LINE. If you thoroughly check the characteristics of these SIM fleece smartphones and cheap SIMs, you can avoid troubles later.

The latest Android smartphones are lined up with many models featuring large-capacity batteries. This is the same for SIM-free. Models with a large capacity battery can be used continuously for a long time, so it is safe to go out for a long time.

"Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S" for 4-eye camera for less than 30,000 yen, "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S" for 4-eye camera for less than 30,000 yen

Not only the camera, but also the processor that affects the processing capacity, the built-in memory, and the performance improvement of the storage capacity cannot be overlooked. The specifications of middle-class SIM fleece smartphones have also been raised.

Especially if you often use apps that require processing power such as games, it is better to select a model that features high game performance.

If you are looking for convenient functions such as Osaifu-Keitai (Felica) and high waterproof / dustproof / impact resistance, your options will be narrowed down a little. If there is added value, it can be said that the SIM lock model of a major carrier is dominant.

Since we use communication services with high cost performance and SIM fleece smartphones, price is the most important point. Depending on the MVNO, SIM fleece smartphones may be sold at even lower prices by discounting or redeeming points on condition that you apply for your own line.

In some cases, the discount is given as a set with the MVNO SIM (from goo Simseller Rakuten Ichiba).

Let's choose a model that is cost-effective, considering not only the price is within the budget, but also the performance of the battery and camera as described above, the processing power required for frequently used applications such as games, etc. ..

Of course, the design and size should also be emphasized. With the increase in the screen size of smartphones, the size and resolution of the display are also materials for comparison, but the body size has also increased by that amount, so I would like to check the weight and size firmly.

"HUAWEI nova lite 3+" is Huawei's SIM-free model with a smooth 3D curved design. The direct sales price is 27,280 yen (tax included, same below).

"HUAWEI nova lite 3+"

The body has a ceramic-like texture and a stylish impression. Three colors are available: Aurora Blue, Coral Red, and Midnight Black.

The liquid crystal display is as large as 6.21 inches, and the resolution is full HD + (1080 x 2340 pixels), which is a high-definition specification. The out-camera is equipped with a double-lens camera with approximately 13 million pixels and approximately 2 million pixels. The in-camera has about 8 million pixels.

The battery has a relatively large capacity of 3400mAh, and I'm glad that the storage capacity is plenty with 128GB.

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The "moto g8" is a middle-range SIM fleece smartphone provided by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. The direct sales price is 25,801 yen.

"Moto g8"

Two body colors are available: Neue Blue and Hologram White. The display size is as large as 6.4 inches, and the resolution is also high definition with full HD + (1080 x 2340 pixels).

The battery capacity is as large as 4000mAh, and the continuous operation time is up to about 40 hours, which is sufficient for stamina. When combined with the included charger, you can use "express charging" that drives for up to 8 hours with a charge of about 15 minutes.

The out-camera has a triple configuration of approximately 16 million pixels (main), 2 million pixels (macro), and 8 million pixels (wide-angle video). The in-camera has a single configuration of about 8 million pixels.

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"Redmi Note 9S" is a SIM fleece smartphone of the sub-brand "Redmi" of China Xiaomi that made a landing in Japan.

"Redmi Note 9S"

The display is equipped with a 6.67-inch full HD + (1080 x 2400 pixels) liquid crystal. Equipped with a large capacity battery of 5020mAh, continuous playback time of 147 hours is possible for music.

The out-camera has a four-lens configuration with a wide angle of 48 million pixels, an ultra wide angle of 8 million pixels, a depth sensor of 2 million pixels, and a macro of 5 million pixels. Although it is a so-called middle class, it is also a big point that it is equipped with as many as four cameras for different purposes.

The configuration and price of the main memory + internal storage is 24,800 yen for 4GB + 64GB and 29,800 yen for the 6GB + 128GB model. Available in three colors: Glacier White, Interstellar Gray, and Aurora Blue.

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