Japanese feature phone; Galapagos phone
Refers to traditional Japanese mobile phones with specialized features (e.g., i-mode, high-quality cameras, mobile wallet) that evolved uniquely in Japan, distinct from global smartphones. Often contrasted with smartphones. Related to the concept of ガラパゴス化 (Galapagosization).
For a long time, Galapagos phones were mainstream in Japan.
Unlike smartphones, Galapagos phones have unique features like mobile wallet and one-seg TV.