– Japan-exclusive Arrows Alpha 2 features IP69 waterproofing and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for drop resistance up to 1.8 meters.
– Compact 6.4-inch LTPO OLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak HDR brightness.
– Dual 50 MP rear cameras (main and ultra-wide) plus a 50 MP selfie camera.
– MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme chip, 5,370 mAh battery with 90W fast charging (full charge in 40 minutes).
– Ships with Android 16, promises 3 major OS updates and 5 years of security patches; microSD slot included.
Sharp Contrasts in Design
The Japanese smartphone market offers some unusual options, such as the new Sharp Aquos R11 with Leica cameras. The new Arrows Alpha 2 from Lenovo subsidiary FCNT is another mid-range smartphone currently exclusive to Japan that stands out from the competition in several areas.
Built Tough and Rugged
At first glance, the design is somewhat reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, though the Arrows Alpha 2 features a metal frame with a brushed finish and a back panel with a rough texture. The smartphone is available in four bold colors. The smartphone is IP69-certified and therefore waterproof. Thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the device is designed to withstand drops from a height of up to 1.8 meters.
Display and Camera Prowess
With a screen diagonal of 6.4 inches, the Arrows Alpha 2 is relatively compact. The LTPO OLED panel has a resolution of 2,670 x 1,200 pixels, a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a peak HDR brightness of 3,000 nits. The 50-megapixel f/2.0 selfie camera is housed in a centrally located punch-hole. The pill-shaped camera module on the back houses a 50 MP f/1.88 main camera with a 1/1.56-inch Sony LYT-710 sensor and a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
Performance and Battery Life
Lenovo has equipped the device with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme. The 8.6-millimeter-thick smartphone features a 5,370 mAh battery, which can be charged via USB-C at up to 90 watts, meaning a full charge should take just 40 minutes. Although the Arrows Alpha 2 lacks a 3.5-mm headphone jack, it does at least offer a microSD slot. The smartphone ships with Android on 16 and is expected to receive three major Android updates and five years of security patches.
Japan Exclusive Release
The Lenovo FCNT Arrows Alpha 2 will first be released in Japan, where the smartphone will be available in two configurations: one with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, and another with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Lenovo has not yet confirmed any pricing details.