What kind of smartphone is Balmuda's "BALMUDA Phone"? "Immediately check the actual machine

Rounded back

The first thing that catches the eye of the "BALMUDA Phone" is its appearance.

　Balmuda's founder and president, Gen Terao, "designed it himself for the first time in more than ten years". According to President Terao, "I imagined a stone falling on a riverbed," and it seems that he was conscious of standing quietly in the middle of nature and gently snuggling up to people's lives.

When you pick it up, you can see how compact it is, measuring approximately 69 x 123 x 13.7mm and weighing 138g. The rounded body may convey the thickness strongly in the photo, but when you see the actual machine, you will be convinced that it fits in the palm of your hand.

At the center of the back, starting with smartphones, the logo that was shown at the time of the announcement of the product brand "BALMUDA Technologies" that the company will develop in the future is engraved. This logo was drawn by Mr. Terao with a brush. The body is said to be made of resin, but the area near the display has a glossy finish. On the other hand, the surface around the center of the back is so-called embossed, giving it a matte and slightly rough feel. It is said that the textured part wears down the more the "BALMUDA Phone" is used.

　There are two black circles on the upper part of the back. The right is the main camera, and the left is the fingerprint sensor and power button. On the right side of the main camera is an LED that notifies you of incoming calls, etc., and on the left is a speaker and an LED that is used as a camera shooting and light. The terminal on the bottom is USB Type-C. A total of four holes are arranged on the left and right of it, and the leftmost of them (the rightmost when the display is turned upside down) is the microphone. The rest is by design.

The 4.9-inch display is flat. The in-camera is a punch-hole type. The body on the display side has a raised edge.

When it was announced on November 8th, the bezel (frame) on the screen seemed to be thick as it was, but when I held the actual machine in my hand, it was a size that matched the compact body. make an impression.

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　In general smartphones, the in-camera, which is often placed on the screen, was difficult with the "BALMUDA Phone", which has a large curve on the back. While the center of the body is thick, the edges are thin. Since the periphery where the in-camera is placed is also thin, it was decided to place the in-camera in the display instead of in the bezel.

　A thin case, glass film, protective film, AC adapter and cable are provided.