Is a smartphone with a 144 Hz screen, three cameras of about 50 MP, a 5,370 mAh silicon carbon battery and IP69 protection standard enough to help FCNT compete with major Android brands in Japan?
FCNT has officially announced the release schedule of Arrows Alpha2 in Japan on August 18, 2026. According to information from FCNT and NTT Docomo, this phone model will start being sold from August 27, 2026. Therefore, the information in the picture that the device has been released in the sense of being on sale is not accurate at the time of August 19, 2026. 2026.
Arrows Alpha2 has code F-51G at NTT Docomo, and is positioned as the most advanced model in the arrows line. The device uses an LTPO OLED flat screen of about 6.4 inches, resolution of 1,200 × 2,670 pixels, density of about 460 ppi, maximum adaptive scanning frequency of 144 Hz and peak brightness announced by FCNT at 3,000 nits. The LTPO mechanism can adjust the scanning frequency according to the content to balance smoothness and power consumption.
The performance of the device is based on MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme. FCNT offers two configurations including 8 GB RAM combined with 256 GB memory and 12 GB RAM combined with 512 GB memory. The device also supports microSD memory cards with a maximum capacity of 2 TB, an increasingly rare device on high-end phones.
Category Information published
LTPO OLED screenflat about 6.4 inches
Resolution 1,200 × 2,670 pixels
Scan frequency Maximum 144 Hz
Maximum brightness 3,000 nit
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor
Memory 8 GB and 256 GB or 12 GB and 512 GB
Main camera: About 50.3 MP, optical image stabilization
Ultra wide-angle camera About 49.9 MP
Front camera About 49.9 MP
Silicon carbon battery 5,370 mAh
Charging Supports maximum power of 90 W
Android 16 operating system
Dimensions Approx. 155 × 72 × 8.6 mm
Weight Approx. 187 g
IP66, IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H protection
Indigo, white, red and blue-green colors
The camera system includes a Sony LYTIA 710 main sensor with a resolution of about 50.3 MP with optical image stabilization, an ultra wide-angle camera of about 49.9 MP and a front camera of about 49.9 MP. This is a high-resolution three-camera configuration, but the actual quality still needs to be evaluated through photos and videos from the commercial version.
The 5,370 mAh carbon silicon battery is the first time this technology has appeared on the Arrows line. The device supports fast charging up to 90 W, while actual charging time may vary depending on charger, temperature and usage conditions. FCNT also emphasizes the ability to use for a long time, but the specific duration still depends on the mobile network, screen brightness and background applications.
The important difference of Alpha2 arrows lies in durability. The device achieves IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection levels, uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and meets 23 test categories based on MIL-STD-810H standards. The body is designed to withstand a 1.8 meter drop test under d conditionso manufacturer specified. These certifications do not mean that the device is completely indestructible and do not replace the manufacturer's warranty conditions.
Android 16 is pre-installed with the arrows AI platform. FCNT announced features like audio recording and text conversion, notification summaries, image processing support, and a configurable action key to quickly open apps or AI tools. The device also supports Google Gemini, Circle to Search, Dolby Atmos, NFC and mobile payment services suitable for the Japanese market.
The official starting price at Rakuten Mobile is 85,900 JPY for the 8 GB and 256 GB versions. The JPY 109,990 shown in the image for the 12 GB and 512 GB versions needs to be compared by sales channel as prices may vary between Rakuten Mobile, NTT Docomo, au and the unlocked device market.
Version Price in Japan Reference conversion
8 GB and 256 GB 85,900 JPY About 14,555,000 VND
12 GB and 512 GB according to the price in the picture 109,990 JPY About 18,637,000 VND
The conversion price uses the selling exchange rate of 169.44 VND per JPY updated by Vietcombank at 07:53 on August 19, 2026, excluding import taxes, shipping, warranty or differences of business units in Vietnam.
FCNT's inclusion of a 144 Hz LTPO screen, silicon carbon battery, three high-resolution cameras and high-pressure water resistance into a body only about 72 mm wide shows that Arrows Alpha2 does not only focus on durability. The product is aimed at a group of users who want a device that is more compact than many current flagships but vStill has strong configuration, memory card slot and great battery life. Notable barriers for buyers in Vietnam will be band compatibility, warranty policies, system languages and imported device supply.
