Rakuten Mobile's New arrows Alpha2: Checking Its Toughness and Price

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While scrolling through social media, I noticed a phone called the arrows Alpha2 getting a lot of buzz. People were talking about it as a rugged, toughness-focused device, so I decided to check the specs myself on Rakuten Mobile’s official page.

First, Let’s Look at the Basic Specs

Here’s a summary of the specs listed on the official page.

Just from these numbers, you can tell this phone is built with toughness as a real priority.

The Toughness Really Caught My Attention

What caught my attention the most was the durability spec.

Meeting 23 MIL-STD test items refers to durability standards set by the U.S. Department of Defense. It means the phone has been tested for durability across a wide range of conditions, including drops, vibration, water resistance, and extreme heat and humidity.

The page also notes that it passed a drop test from 1.8 meters onto concrete. That’s a far harsher scenario than dropping it on regular flooring — these numbers are built around much tougher conditions.

The battery is also large at 5,370mAh, reportedly lasting about two days on a single charge. That should offer some peace of mind even on days you forget to charge it.

We have four kids in our house. Honestly, I feel like kids are more prone than adults to dropping their phones or getting them wet. As I wrote in my earlier post about the strongest kids’ discount, signing a contract under a child’s name has gotten much easier, but choosing the right device is a separate matter. If toughness is a priority, a phone like this looks like a solid candidate.

Price and Payment Options

Let’s check the price too.

Both the 256GB and 512GB web-exclusive models are priced at 85,900 yen. It’s a small but nice touch that there’s no price difference based on storage capacity.

A 48-installment plan, available exclusively with a Rakuten Card, comes to 1,789 yen per month. With 24 installments, it’s 3,579 yen per month.

I couldn’t find anything on the official page confirming whether this model qualifies for the Kaikae Choutoku Program trade-in discount. If that matters to you, it’s worth checking before you apply.

Checking the Campaign Details

The campaign offers up to 16,000 points back for first-time sign-ups switching from another carrier. Entry registration is required.

For second or later sign-ups, it’s 6,000 points back. It looks like the points may sometimes arrive in multiple installments. It’s best to check the official page for the exact details.

Summary

The arrows Alpha2 is a phone defined by its toughness, meeting 23 MIL-STD test items and passing a 1.8m drop test. Its large 5,370mAh battery is impressive too.

The price is 85,900 yen regardless of storage capacity, and the campaign offers up to 16,000 points for first-time switchers.

Prices and campaign details are subject to change over time. Be sure to check the official site for the latest information before applying.

I’m keeping this one on my own list as a possible phone for my kids. If you’re curious, take a look at the official page first.

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