Rakuten Mobile to Launch FCNT arrows We3 on June 25 with a Two-Day Battery and Rugged Body for 34,980 Yen

Rakuten Mobile will release the FCNT entry-level smartphone "arrows We3" on June 25, priced at 34,980 yen (tax included), with pre-orders open since June 11. The phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery and rugged durability into a compact body that is easy to hold in one hand, making it a reassuring choice even for first-time smartphone users. With a camera built around a Sony image sensor and AI-based protection against fraudulent calls, it keeps the price down while covering the essentials for everyday use.

A 5,000 mAh "Two-Day" Battery in a Compact Body

The arrows We3 has an approximately 6.14-inch display, yet keeps its body to 155.0 x 72.9 x 8.9 mm and a weight of about 189 g for a compact design. Rakuten Mobile says it is easy to operate with one hand and slips smoothly in and out of a pocket or bag, offering comfortable handling for everyday tasks such as checking maps or making cashless payments.

The 5,000 mAh battery is large for this price range. Based on its own benchmark that assumes about 8 hours of use per day, including video streaming and social media browsing, Rakuten Mobile says the phone lasts two days on a single charge. Actual battery life varies with usage, but the margin to avoid charging every day is an easy-to-understand benefit for buyers choosing an entry model. The display supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, so scrolling and switching between apps appear smooth.

A Camera Built Around Sony's "LYTIA 600" Sensor

The camera uses Sony's "LYTIA 600" image sensor, which is also found in higher-end models. The roughly 50.3-megapixel main camera reproduces the contrast between light and dark clearly in night scenes, and naturally blurs the background when focusing on a person, making it easy to take good-looking photos without specialized settings.

Photos and other data can be saved to a microSD card of up to 2 TB (the card is sold separately). Internal storage comes in 64 GB or 128 GB options, so there is room to keep plenty of photos and videos without worrying about capacity.

Durability Billed as World-Class, with Gorilla Glass 7i

Durability is a particular focus of the arrows We3. FCNT says it conducted tests compliant with 23 items of the U.S. Department of Defense's MIL standard, covering drops, shock resistance, salt-water endurance, and operation in high and low temperatures, among other scenarios that assume harsh outdoor conditions.

Water and dust resistance are also high, with IPX6/8/9 waterproofing and IP6X dustproofing. The display cover glass uses scratch-resistant "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i," and the structure is designed to resist a cracked screen even after a 1.5-meter drop onto concrete. It is built for people who want to use it anywhere, including outdoors and around water. Note that these ratings are based on testing and do not guarantee that the phone will be free of failure or damage.

AI Protection Against Fraudulent Calls, and Beginner-Friendly Features

The arrows We3 also includes features for using it with peace of mind. In addition to a function that automatically announces "this call will be recorded" to deter nuisance calls from unknown numbers, it has a feature in which AI analyzes the content of a call and warns the user when there is a possibility of special fraud. Voice recognition uses Advanced Media's "AmiVoice" engine.

There is also a "QA support" feature in which AI guides users to solutions and settings when they run into trouble, a switch to a simple home screen with large icons, and a "junior mode" for children. Biometric authentication supports both fingerprint and face, and Osaifu-Keitai (FeliCa) is available. The processor is MediaTek's "Dimensity 6300," with 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM, running Android 16. It is a configuration that prioritizes comfortable everyday use over demanding games.

Price, Release Date, and a Campaign That Brings the Effective Cost to 18,980 Yen

The arrows We3 goes on sale at 9 a.m. on June 25 through the Rakuten Mobile website, Rakuten Mobile shops, and the Rakuten Ichiba store, priced at 34,980 yen (tax included). Pre-orders began on June 11.

Rakuten Mobile is running a campaign that returns up to 16,000 Rakuten Points to customers who switch from another carrier while keeping their phone number and sign up for the "Rakuten Saikyo Plan" or "Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT" for the first time. Using it brings the effective price down to 18,980 yen against the 34,980 yen list price. The returned points are time-limited, however, and conditions apply. The arrows We series has long been a staple entry line sold across a wide range of carriers, and the arrows We3 is expected to be offered by NTT Docomo, au, and IIJmio in addition to Rakuten Mobile.

Summary

The arrows We3 is a practicality-focused smartphone that, despite its entry-level price of 34,980 yen, comes with a 5,000 mAh battery, MIL-standard durability, and a Sony-sensor camera. Features aimed at first-time smartphone users, such as AI protection against fraudulent calls and QA support, also stand out. Because Rakuten Mobile's campaign can bring the effective price down to 18,980 yen, it looks like a strong option for anyone seeking a phone they can use with confidence for a long time while keeping costs down.