Arirang 221 5G
Arirang · October 2023
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$3,000
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) / MediaTek MP6833 8-core (conflicting sources)
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Display
6.6 inches · 90 Hz
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Camera
64 MP (wide
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Battery
4200 mAh · 30W wired fast charging
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Memory
8GB LPDDR4X · 256GB
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OS
Android 11 (heavily modified with North Korean DRM and restrictions, branded as Joseon-style OS)
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IP Rating
Not specified
storage
Memory · Storage
8GB LPDDR4X · 256GB
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Refresh Rate
90 Hz
speed
AnTuTu Score
Not available (estimated similar to Dimensity 810 devices)
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Charging
30W wired fast charging
description Complete Specifications
infoGeneral
ModelArirang 221
BrandArirang
ReleasedOctober 2023
AnnouncedOctober 25, 2023
StatusAvailable in North Korea only (October 2023)
OSAndroid 11 (heavily modified with North Korean DRM and restrictions, branded as Joseon-style OS)
Dimensions158.7 x 74.1 x 8.6 mm (estimated based on similar ODM phones)
Weight180 g (estimated)
BuildFront: Glass; Back: Textured finish (resembles Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro); Frame: Aluminum
IP RatingNot specified
SIMDual nano-SIM
ColorsNot officially disclosed
VariantsArirang 221
phone_iphoneDisplay
TypeAMOLED (punch-hole display), 90Hz
Size6.6 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Pixel Density390 ppi
ProtectionNot specified
BrightnessNot officially disclosed
HDRNot specified
speedPerformance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) / MediaTek MP6833 8-core (conflicting sources)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
RAM8GB LPDDR4X
Storage256GB
Card SlotmicroSD (restricted from storing data due to security controls)
AnTuTuNot available (estimated similar to Dimensity 810 devices)
photo_cameraCamera
Main Camera64 MP (wide, PDAF) + 5 MP (ultrawide, 115°) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth)
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Pro mode
Video1080p@30fps (4K capabilities restricted by software)
Front Camera16 MP
Front FeaturesHDR
Front Video1080p@30fps
battery_fullBattery & Charging
Capacity4200 mAh
TypeLi-Po (non-removable)
Charging30W wired fast charging
signal_cellular_altConnectivity
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G Bands5G SA/NSA
4G BandsLTE bands
Wi-FiWi-Fi (restricted to Mirae network in North Korea)
BluetoothBluetooth (file transfers from foreign phones blocked)
NFCNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
GPSGPS (restricted)
RadioNot specified
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
sensorsAudio & Sensors
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm JackNot specified
SensorsIn-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity
FeaturesDesign inspired by Galaxy S20 Ultra and LG Velvet with punch-hole display (vs notch on predecessor), rear design resembles Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro, extensive security controls (app locker, restricted SD card storage, Bluetooth file transfer blocking for foreign phones, encrypted messaging), preinstalled with North Korean apps and modified versions of games (Angry Birds variants), operates only on North Korea's Koryolink 3G/5G network and Mirae WiFi, heavy DRM restrictions, no Google services, based on rebranded Chinese ODM phone (similar platform to Blu Bold N2, Cherry Aqua SV, Hisense H60, GLX Shahin 3), assembled in North Korea at May 11 Factory, sold with 3G/5G SIM cards from Koryolink operators