「携帯電話」How much does a Japanese smartphone cost?

 Hello. everyone. It's been a long time since I updated it.

The theme this time is about "smartphones".

How much does it cost in Japan? Which is more, android or iPhone? What is the radio wave condition? I would like to explain such things.

What is the usage rate in Japan?

In Japan, the percentage of people who have used the iPhone for a long time since the launch of smartphones is high, and in the 2020 survey, the usage rate was about 65%. Many cases and accessories for smartphones are on sale. So what is it like as of 2021? The result is

android 47.0%

iPhone 45.7%

Others 2.2%

Unknown 5%

It has become. The usage rate of android has increased significantly and it has become a form of competition. I think there are various reasons. My guess is that the price of the model is cheap. If you don't want many functions, you can buy the latest android smartphones for less than 50,000 yen, and even at a certain level, you can buy them for less than 80,000 yen. However, the latest iPhone models cost more than 80,000 yen, and when the data capacity is increased, it often exceeds 100,000 yen. I think that such a difference in price and the increase in apps that can be used on android are also major causes.

How much is the commnication charge?

Communication costs for smartphones are high in Japan! I was worried about it and tried to find out. Then, I found data comparing the average prices of communication costs in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and South Korea, so I would like to introduce them.

The price is shown in $. It is calculated roughly at the rates of Japan and the dollar in March 2022. I'm sorry if I make a mistake.

In addition, prices are compared by data usage fee. There are 4 stages: 2GB, 5GB, 20GB, and no limit.

In addition, this price is the sum of communication costs and basic charges.

	2GB	5GB	20GB	No limit
Japan	＄12～13	＄19～21	＄20～22	＄53～56
USA	＄52～55	＄57～59	＄63～65	＄63～65
UK	＄15～17	＄18～21	＄22～25	＄31～33
France	＄26～29	＄26～29	＄26～29	＄80～83
Germany	＄36～39	＄38～41	＄50～52	＄74～76
Korea	＄36～39	＄35～48	＄52～54	＄61～63

Japan is not so expensive. By the way, I have a plan that can use up to 60GB every month, which is about $ 58. France is almost constant, and it seems that it will be higher if the restrictions are removed. I thought the price was high in Germany, the United States, and South Korea. It's a pretty good price. Isn't Britain too cheap?

Radio wave condition in Japan

You can use your smartphone in most areas in Japan. However, it is certain that there are places where radio waves are unstable. It is said that 4G lines can be used in more than 95% of areas in Japan. Wi-Fi is often contracted individually, and it is said that national Wi-Fi radio waves can only be used in the event of a national emergency. Smartphones that support 5G are also on sale, but 5G has not spread much as of March 2022. It is expected to increase in the future.

Free Wi-Fi is also available at some family restaurants and coffee shops. If you think that the radio wave condition is bad when you come to Japan, you should go into the store and ask the clerk.

By the way, when you come to Japan, we recommend using a prepaid SIM or renting a Wi-Fi router. Basically, the fee is paid in advance, so troubles when canceling are unlikely to occur. Just be careful not to break it. The price depends on the plan you want and the amount of communication, but I think it's about $ 40 if you rent it for a month.

In Japan, the number of people who cancel their contracts with carriers and use free SIMs is increasing in recent years. That is because it is overwhelmingly cheaper. However, there are many problems,

-The radio wave is weaker than the carrier, and the communication speed is slow.

・ The amount of communication that can be used is small.

・ Bulk purchase is the mainstream rather than installment payment of models.

Users often complain, such as.

I'm currently contracting and using a mobile carrier, but I'm thinking of quitting my contract if these issues improve. However, there are cases where communication is not possible, and I would like you to solve the problem of communication volume.

That's all for this article.

How do you feel about using your smartphone?

By the way, the message app most often used by Japanese people is "LINE". It seems that "Messenger" is the mainstream overseas. I think this is also a big difference.

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