I tried using BALMUDA PHONE, which features a small and unique app -the assignment is the price

I purchased a smartphone "BALMUDA PHONE" released on November 26 from a luxury home appliance Balmuda.While the compact size is easy to use in recent smartphones, is the price of the price annoying?The usability that I felt for a few days was summarized with photos of the presentation (November 16).

BALMUDA PHONE, which is equipped with Snapdragon 765 on a 4.9 -inch display, is a middle -range class smartphone.Many of the recent smartphones are equipped with a display of 6 inches or more, and the only thing that can be thought of as a product in this class is Rakuten Hand.

There may be small models of overseas manufacturers, but BALMUDA PHONE is a Japanese model for Japanese manufacturers.Equipped with FeliCa and can be used on a daily basis in Japan.

The body is just a curve and a curve, so I think it's easy to hold it when you hold it in your hand.In addition, the display side is actually slightly curved.At the time of the recital, I tried to overlap the white and black models, but do you know how much the back is bent?Although it cannot be attached to smartphone rings due to this shape, it is a small size and fits the palm of the hand, so it feels like a form that is hard to drop when you hold it.

The back is greatly used for "grain" and has a leather -like texture due to deep roughness.At first glance, there are many opinions that the resin is the same, and this is not a product that matches the price.When I used it in my hand for a few days, the surface had a soft touch for a resin that could not go to leather, and it felt comfortable.Such a back finish is probably the first smartphone.This back is also a major feature of BALMUDA PHONE, but it may be one of the points of purchase if you feel value here.

Because the body size is small, it can be entered in any of the clothes pockets, and it can be used in a small bag.The back is curved and thick, so it is easy to take out, so you can respond immediately when you get a phone call.This size would be the size of the smartphone 4-5 years ago, but the product at that time was low because the specifications were low.Compared to the memories at that time, BALMUDA PHONE moves crispy but it doesn't feel stress every day.The performance of Snapdragon 765 is not suitable for high -spec games, but it will be enough for using SNS on a daily basis.

However, I was in trouble because I used it.Looking at the back, a camera is on the right and a fingerprint authentication sensor on the left.However, when you unlock while looking at the screen, you may be wondering which is the fingerprint sensor, and if your fingertips are applied to the camera, the camera surface may be dirty.As for the front camera, I wanted it to be equipped with a face authentication just because it was equipped with a large diameter.Regarding fingerprint authentication, the screen is small and it is easy to touch, so I felt that I wanted to embed the display.

Now, the screen of the recent smartphone is wide vertically, but Balmuda Phone adopts a 16: 9 aspect ratio.Therefore, when you look at the SNS timeline, the display screen feels narrow vertically.Nevertheless, Balmuda Phone is a product developed to reduce the time to use smartphones, and the screen size is narrow.If you check SNS or email several times a day, this screen will be enough.Conversely, Balmuda Phone is not suitable for those who use smartphones.

The built -in apps are minimal, including the Android standard app, including Osaifu -Keitai and its own development apps.Additional LINE, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

There are four unique apps: "scheduler", "memo", "watch" and "calculator".The camera is a unique UI.I used BALMUDA PHONE for a few days, but I often use the scheduler.It is comfortable to be able to seamlessly enlarge with a pinch of your fingertips.When I woke up in the morning, after confirming today's schedule, it was convenient to reply to the email next week, and in that case, I only checked the schedule in the Balmuda Phone, and used a notebook PC.I think this scheduler is so good that I would like to use other smartphones and large -screen tablets if possible.You can work with Google Calendar.

However, it is difficult to operate with one hand while holding the main unit, and it is necessary to perform a pinch operation with one hand while holding it with one hand.I think that it will be even easier to use if one -handed operation can be performed, such as sliding the lower part of the screen to the left and right, and displaying the lower part of the screen to the left and right applications.

I personally thought that the calculator application could be converted to currency rather than the "billions of millions" display.However, it is a pity that it cannot be used because it is a situation where overseas business trips do not remain.It will be very useful when you often go to China like the author and go shopping.Watch apps can be set up immediately, but all of the original wake -up sounds are pleasant sounds, and you can listen to them rather than wake up and fall asleep again.But I thought it was a good thing about smartphones that were particular about sound.The memo app uses a lot of Google Keep, so I'm looking for a use.

By the way, there are many people who choose smartphones by camera specifications.The Balmuda Phone camera also has a meal mode, and it can be evaluated as a product of a manufacturer that has white goods such as toasters.The camera is 48 million pixels, but the maximum number of pixels is 12 million pixels.So I took some photos of the meal, but depending on the way of shooting, the color may change considerably.

Recent smartphone cameras have excellent AI processing, and there are few cases where shooting fails.However, Balmuda Phone can be greenish in the diet mode as shown below the example.If you feel that the color is strange, you can shoot in standard mode to shoot while previewing, but I would like to expect the dietary mode to improve in the future.

When I used the Balmuda Phone every day, I felt that the performance was appropriate for specifications and the usability as a small smartphone was not bad.The body design may have a preference, but the ease of holding with one hand is as described by the manufacturer.I feel that the screen is not so troublesome, but it is a product suitable for light users.Unfortunately, it was a 2,500mAh battery, and even if I used it for light, it was just like morning to night.You will need a mobile battery.

Nevertheless, the price is about 100,000 yen for many people.In recent smartphones, high -end models are increasingly expensive, while many products have sufficient specifications even in the 20,000 yen range.Considering the price performance ratio alone, Balmuda Phone is quite expensive, and it is not an option for those who value specifications.

On the other hand, isn't it a product that is quite anxious for Balmuda brand enthusiasts?However, the performance is a middle range, and the camera specifications etc. will definitely drop compared to other companies' 100,000 yen smartphones.Prices and performance are products that should be considered separately, and those who think that the brand, the main body design and finishing are valuable, may be convinced and purchase.As for the camera, the number of pixels is small in the first place, so it seems better to think that it will only leave a simple snap and record.

Balmuda Phone can be purchased online, but before purchasing, you should touch the actual machine to experience the usability, size, and texture.At Aoyama stores, you can also try the actual machine in a spacious space.BALMUDA PHONE, which has become a hot topic in many ways, is not cheap, but why not touch it once?