ASCII.jp [Cheap smartphone summary] "HUAWEI P20 / P20 lite" appears SIM-free, Rakuten strengthens plan

This serialization that summarizes the weekly movements related to cheap SIM and cheap smartphones. Last week, Huawei held a new product launch. Released "HUAWEI P20" and "HUAWEI P20 lite" SIM-free. In addition, Rakuten Mobile announced that it will strengthen its price plan, "Super Hodai."

"HUAWEI P20" equipped with a Leica double lens camera appears as a SIM fleece smartphone

Leica double lens camera "HUAWEI P20" au and "HUAWEI P20 lite" released by Y! Mobile are also SIM-free.

The high-end machine "HUAWEI P20 Pro" equipped with a Leica triple camera was exclusively sold by Docomo, and this summer's Huawei was disappointing for SIM-free enthusiasts, but a product launch was held again. The two models released as SIM fleece smartphones are the "HUAWEI P20" and "HUAWEI P20 lite" (already released on the 15th).

Although it is not a triple camera, there is no doubt that it is a high-end smartphone, "HUAWEI P20". Despite its 5.8-inch LCD, its relatively compact size is also attractive.

Even though the HUAWEI P20 Pro is on top, the HUAWEI P20 is also quite powerful. Like the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, it is equipped with a "Leica double lens camera" with an F value of 1.6 named "SUMMILUX". Functions such as scene recognition by AI are the same as the HUAWEI P20 Pro. With this, the price is 69,800 yen excluding tax, so it can be said that it is quite a bargain. On the other hand, the memory is 4GB (6GB for P20 Pro), and unlike the DoCoMo version of P20 Pro, it is not compatible with waterproof / dustproof and Osaifu-Keitai. However, it is equipped with a 18.7: 9 5.8-inch LCD, and its compactness of 70.8 mm in width is ○.

Leica double lens camera with the name SUMMILUX

The design is also impressive. The left is the color variation of midnight blue.The pink gold on the right is a slightly mysterious housing color that you can see gold in it even though it looks pink at first glance.

On the other hand, the HUAWEI P20 lite is a middle-class terminal that is also sold by au, UQ mobile, and Y! Mobile. Despite the price of 31,980 yen excluding tax, it is equipped with a 5.84-inch LCD with a notch, and the rear camera is a dual model that incorporates the latest trends in high-end models. The basic specifications are also high enough with octa-core HUAWEI Kirin 659 (2.36GHz + 1.8GHz), 4GB memory, and 32GB storage. However, it should be noted that it does not support 4G + 3G DSDS.

This is the "HUAWEI P20 lite" that is also on sale from au and others. Also released as a SIM-free machine

Equipped with a notched LCD and dual cameras at a price in the low 30,000 yen range

Rakuten Mobile aims to expand current services by strengthening rate plans before becoming MNO

Rakuten Mobile is currently strengthening the content of its main rate plan, "Super Hodai." We have started accepting applications. Originally, "Super Hodai" was conscious of competing with sub-brands such as Y! Mobile and UQ mobile, but with this enhancement, that part has become even stronger.

At the recital, we prepared a comparison table with a clear awareness of Y! Mobile and UQ mobile.

First, the standard domestic call flat rate included in the plan has been expanded from 5 minutes per call to 10 minutes per call. This will be applied from July calls, including existing users.

Next is a discount measure for new subscribers. Rakuten Mobile's "Super Hodai Plan S" is basically 2980 yen per month excluding tax, and includes 2GB of high-speed data communication per month (communication is possible at a maximum of 1Mbps except during specific hours even after it is used up) and the above-mentioned flat-rate call. (In addition, there are 6GB / month plan M and 14GB / month plan L, and this time 24GB / month plan LL is added).

Until now, a discount of 1000 yen excluding tax was applied for up to 12 months, but from now on, if you choose a 2-year contract, you will get a 1000 yen discount per month excluding tax for 2 years, and 1980 yen excluding tax. If you choose a 3-year contract, you will get a discount of 1500 yen per month for the first 2 years and 1480 yen per month without tax (2980 yen per month without tax for the 3rd year). Furthermore, for Rakuten Diamond members, a discount of 500 yen per month excluding tax will be added until the 12th month, and it will be available for 980 yen excluding tax for one year.

If you have a 2-year contract, you will get a 1000 yen discount per month for 2 years, and if you have a 3-year contract, the discount period will be 2 years, but the discount amount will be 1500 yen per month.

Although the discount is based on a long-term contract, it is not an automatic contract renewal like a carrier after the minimum usage period ends, and no cancellation fee is required at any time. The cancellation fee itself is 9800 yen excluding tax, regardless of the minimum usage period.

In addition to the two-year discount, the fact that the two-year contract is not automatically renewed is also appealing as a difference from carriers and sub-brands.

The content is a little complicated, but compared to the sub-brands, the fact that it is cheaper in the second year seems to be a big appeal point.

Price list of popular SIM with voice call (tax included) (Click the previous SIM for data-only SIM)

^{* 1: Maximum 300kbps from 12:00 to 13:00 and 18:00 to 19:00 * 2: If you select a minimum usage period of 2 years for a new subscription, you will get a 1080 yen discount for 2 years * 3: 518 yen / 1GB additional charge only , Cannot be carried over for use only in the month of purchase (others can be used until the last day after 3 months).The 1GB charge that can be carried over is 1188 yen * 4: The amount of communication will be halved after the 26th month.}