Smartphones

Sumaho Kaitori Soba .com, a portal service that allows users to compare trade-in prices from major smartphone buying companies in Japan, has officially launched its services, aiming to visualize the highest offer for used and junk smartphones.

DOOGEE's latest smartphone, the Note56X Pro, featuring Android 16, 4G connectivity, a 6150mAh battery, and a 13MP AI camera, is now available at a 50% discount on Amazon Japan for a limited time, offering a balance of performance and affordability.

nubia has announced the launch of its new S2 series in the Japanese market, equipped with the UNISOC T8100 5G SoC. This series, including models for SoftBank and Rakuten Ichiba, aims to deliver high-performance, stable 5G communication, and advanced imaging capabilities to Japanese users, leveraging UNISOC's extensive experience in communication technology.

CASEPLAY has launched a new line of tech accessories featuring the key visual for "TGC in Aichi/Nagoya 2026," including smartphone cases, earphone cases, and smart watch bands, with designs supervised by Takanori Iwata of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.

caseplay, an on-demand print service for tech accessories, announced the release of new smartphone cases and other items in collaboration with "TGC in Aichi/Nagoya 2026 × Sanrio Characters." Starting February 5, 2026, these accessories will feature 7 popular Sanrio characters across 7 pop designs, available for over 160 smartphone models, including iPhone, Xperia, Pixel, and Galaxy. The collaboration extends to five types of accessories, including smartphone cases, earphone cases, and smart watch bands.

FOSSiBOT has announced the release of its latest SIM-free smartphones, the S5 Pro and S5, on Rakuten. These new models feature a 6.88-inch large display, a 6000mAh high-capacity battery, and up to 32GB equivalent RAM, designed for both daily use and entertainment. To celebrate the launch, FOSSiBOT is offering limited-time special discount coupons exclusively on Rakuten.

Elecom Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming release of "MAGKEEP Mobapita selfie," a magnetic smartphone stand designed for flexible video shooting and hands-free use. This innovative stand features dual-sided magnets, allowing it to be securely attached to walls or smartphones, and offers adjustable angles for a variety of shooting scenarios, including selfies, dance videos, and full-body shots. It also functions as a smartphone grip and a horizontal stand for video viewing.

caseplay, operated by FOX Inc., has announced the release of its new "Premium Square Case" and "Premium Square Case with SnapMag" compatible with the latest Xperia 10 VII, 1 VII, AQUOS R10, and wish5 models. These cases offer enhanced protection, unique high-quality print technology, and sustainable materials, with over 3,000 designs available.

The March 2026 issue of 'Kaden Hihyo,' a professional home appliance purchase guide, features an in-depth comparison of Android flagship smartphones. This ranking reveals the top-performing devices, highlighting exceptional camera, display, and AI capabilities among other features after rigorous testing by experts.

Trifa Inc. has announced a special campaign for MUFG Card members, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co., Ltd., offering discounted access to the Trifa global eSIM app for overseas travel and business trips.