Unused "VAIO Phone" is now on sale.

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Unused VAIO Phone, a VAIO brand smartphone sold by Japan Communications, is now on sale at IOSYS Akiba Chuodori store.

VAIO Phone" is a mid-range smartphone equipped with Qualcomm "Snapdragon 400" (clock speed: 1.2GHz/quad-core) and 5-inch display ( 1,280 x 720 pixels).

Main specifications includean Android 5.0 OS,Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU (clock speed: 1.2 GHz/quad-core), and a 5-inch display (1,280 x 720 pixels) .The display is a 5-inch display (1,280 x 720 pixels). Other features include wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n), front (5 megapixel)/rear (13 megapixel) camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS . The supported communication systems are LTE (800/1800/2100 MHz) and 3G (800/2100 MHz).

T he main unit measures approximately 71.3 (W) x 141.5 (D) x 7.95 (H) mm and weighs approximately 130 g.

VAIO" fans are encouraged to pick one up.

T he price is 39,800 yen (tax included).