Mode1 GRIP evaluation review | Explanation of release date, price and specifications

In this article, we will explain the SIM fleece smartphone "Mode1 GRIP" that will be released this fall.

Mode1 GRIP is a very cheap smartphone in the 20,000 yen range.

1. Mode1 GRIP release date and price
2. Evaluation review of Mode1 GRIP features
3. Evaluation review of Mode1 GRIP specs
< li>Mode1 GRIP launch commemorative campaign in progress
4. How to purchase Mode1 GRIP
5. Monthly charges with Y!mobile
6. Pursuing simple and low prices Japan-made smartphone Mode1 GRIP

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Mode1 GRIP release date and price

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Mode1 GRIP launch date is October 10, 2021.

The price is 22,000 yen including tax.

Not available for carriers. It will be sold at all Tellurium stores and on the mail order site +Style.

Evaluation review of Mode1 GRIP features

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Mode1 GRIP is a cheap SIM fleece smartphone manufactured by a Japanese company called P-up Inc.

Compatible with Docomo, au, Softbank, UQ Mobile, and Ymobile 4G (LTE) communication networks.

Rakuten Mobile communication network is not supported.

Also, if you use it overseas, you will be at your own risk.

This phone is not what you should expect in terms of specs.

As you can see from the price of 22,000 yen, it meets the needs of people who want a low-price mobile phone.

It is said that it was possible to realize cheapness because the specs were dropped.

For example, it may be a strong candidate for a model that a corporation purchases in large quantities to distribute to its employees.

Originally, P-up also has a business to introduce cheap smartphones and cheap SIMs for corporations.

The sale of Mode1 GRIP can be seen as part of that business.

Evaluation review of Mode1 GRIP specs

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I have to say that the specs of Mode1 GRIP are very low for the price.

It's also not 5G ready.

Let's check the pros and cons in order.

Advantages of Mode1 GRIP

First of all, the advantages are as follows.

Compact and easy to hold

Mode1 GRIP has a 5-inch display, which is compact for a recent smartphone. It weighs 140g, so you can easily hold it.

By the way, the "GRIP" in Mode1 GRIP means "easy to hold".

Dual SIM support

Mode1 GRIP can hold two nanoSIMs.

Therefore, it is possible to have two phone numbers in one.

nanoSIM compatible

You can insert a microSD instead of the second nanoSIM.

Mode1 GRIP has a small capacity of 64GB, but if you use microSD, you don't have to worry too much about it.

Also, if you have a microSD, you can easily transfer data using a PC.

Wireless charging compatible

Mode1 GRIP also supports wireless charging.

It is rare for a cheap smartphone to support wireless charging.

Infrared port

Mode1 GRIP has an infrared port, which is rare for a smartphone.

This is the same infrared function used in remote controls for TVs and air conditioners.

Therefore, if you download your favorite remote control app, you can use Mode1 GRIP as a remote control.

Disadvantages of Mode1 GRIP

Disadvantages include the following.

Low processing power

The MediaTek Helio P70 CPU installed in Mode1 GRIP was introduced in 2018 as an entry model.

As a result, the processing power is very low by today's standards, and I think that there are many scenes where you feel that the operation is sluggish and difficult to use.

It's better to think that you can't play games comfortably.

Of course, there is no problem if you use it for communication purposes such as calling, e-mail, and LINE.

FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai) is not supported

Unfortunately, Mode1 GRIP does not support FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai).

Since Mode1 GRIP is likely to be used for business purposes, it would have been more interesting if, for example, I could use Mobile Suica for commuting.

However, considering the price of 22,000 yen, it is normal that it is not compatible. This point is not to be blamed.

Not waterproof

Mode1 GRIP protection rating is IPX5.

In general, IPX7 is considered to be "waterproof", so IPX5 is about drip-proof.

Battery capacity is also small

Mode1 GRIP has a battery capacity of 2,620mAh.

It's a small smartphone, so it can't be helped, but it's still small.

It can never be said that "battery life is good".

Mode1 GRIP launch commemorative campaign underway

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We are currently running a campaign to commemorate the release of Mode1 GRIP.

Pre-order a Mode1 GRIP in Plus Style by October 9, 2021 and receive a free wireless charging base.

That's a great benefit of Mode1 GRIP, which supports wireless charging.

Click here for the Plus Style Mode1 GRIP sales page.

At first, the charger stand was a reservation privilege limited to 50 sets. However, it was sold out, so we decided to make an additional reservation in a hurry.

I don't have much time to spare, so if you want it, you should hurry up and buy it.

How to purchase Mode1 GRIP

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As I briefly touched on above, Mode1 GRIP can be purchased at all Tellurium stores or online.

Telluru stores can be found on this official page.

Available as a mail order site in Plus Style.

At the time of writing, it has not been announced that it will be sold by telecommunications carriers such as carriers.

You can also save monthly fee with Ymobile

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Mode1 GRIP realized cheapness by dropping specs.

Since you can keep the model price low, you want to save the monthly fee.

Ymobile is recommended for such people.

Y!mobile's billing plans are divided into S/M/L.

Y!mobile price plan

If you apply "Family Discount" or "Home Discount Hikari Set" Simple S can be used for just 990 yen per month.

Isn't it perfect for light users?

Increase data capacity with data expansion option!

You can use the data increase option to increase the amount of data that can be used in a month.

The option is 550 yen per month.

If you are using it for the first time, the "Data increase free campaign 2" will be applied, and the option fee will be free for one year only.

Excess data volume can be carried forward

With Y!mobile, you can carry over unused data volume to the next month.

The amount that can be carried over is up to the data amount of the applicable plan.

So you can carry over 3GB for Simple S, 15GB for Simple M, and 25GB for Simple L?

In addition, if you increase the monthly data volume with the data volume option, the amount of data that can be carried over to the next month will also increase.

Ymobile SIM Starter Kit Contract Campaign

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The SIM starter kit is a service that allows you to purchase only a SIM so that you can use Y!mobile's advantageous plan with your own SIM free smartphone.

Currently, the contract handling fee of 3,300 yen is free due to a campaign!

You can easily use Y!mobile's SIM by purchasing a SIM starter kit and completing the usage start procedure on the dedicated page.

The end date of this campaign is undecided.

Mode1 GRIP, a Japanese-made Smartphone Pursuing Simple and Cheap Prices

That's all about the SIM fleece smartphone "Mode1 GRIP" that will be released this fall.

Mode1 GRIP is a cheap smartphone that costs 22,000 yen, so the specs are low for the price.

That's why it matches the needs of people who want cheap enough to use it as a mobile phone.

Available in tellurium and plus style. Also, if you make a Plus Style reservation by October 9, 2021, you will also receive a wireless charging base.

The release date is October 10th.

Why don't you take advantage of the low price and introduce business-use smartphones and sub-machines?