Rakuten Mobile on Tuesday announced the release of the Rakuten BIG s, a new original 5G-compatible smartphone at a retail price of 50,980 yen (~USD472).
The Rakuten BIG s is more compact than the Rakuten BIG released in September 2020 and comes fitted with a quad AI camera, including a telephoto camera and maximum resolution of 48 megapixels, as well as an approximately 6.4-inch OLED display.
With the Rakuten BIG s, customers can enjoy Rakuten Mobile’s 5G service in supported areas. As with other Rakuten Mobile original smartphones, the Rakuten BIG s supports eSIM and is SIM lock free.
The Rakuten BIG s features a quad AI camera ideal for a broad range of photography needs. The cameras include a telephoto camera with a 2x optical zoom. In addition, a depth-sensing camera allows for photos with just the right amount of background blur. Customers can also enjoy videos and games on the device’s large (approximately 6.4-inch) and vividly immersive OLED display. And with facial recognition, an in-display fingerprint sensor, IPX7 and IP6X ratings for water and dust resistance, and a 3,900mAh large-capacity battery.
