$150 is a great price. I'm curious about the battery life tho.. Battery looked pretty small. Definitely a phone I'd buy for my younger sister for an upgrade and feel she would be very satisfied. For a person like me who is pushing an active day of about 12 hours I need a strong battery. Not downing the phone because it's hard to beat $150 off contract. I'm impressed overall.
I gotta admit, the "bezeless" screen is very similar to the iPhone 6's display. Their display is near bezeless and has that same feeling when you swipe that you're sort of touching the edge of the phone. With that being said, this is a VERY appealing phone and is at a great price point. If only you could unlock it to a decent carrier haha.
Check out the Aquos Crystal X the higherend version. Anyway I got this ordered from Boost Mobile and can't wait for it to arrive. There's a cool demo where you could slide photos from one phone to another when sitting next to each other. I also have a Nokia Lumia 1520 on order hehe.
I really do like the design! The edge to edge display is indeed a cool feature... not sure about the front facing camera layout though. Still i would certainly consider buying one of these phones :)
Even samsung could not achieve this true bezelless design in 2021 note series. Samsung Note and S series still come with thin black bezels but this one is something out of the world back then in 2014!!
I have a question, is it a pain when you have a phone that you have to always push the power button to make it come on. I think that would be a hassle after using say a "home button" or "knock" on?? I would like some feedback on this, I like the look of the phone but I think I would miss the ease of a home button. To clarify, when I say "home button" I mean the physical button like the circle on Iphone, or the button at the bottom on the galaxy.
First of I love the device! It's freaking beautiful! The sharp aquos crystal 2 wish list XD 1) larger 5.5inch display 2) snapdragon 810 3) 4 gig ram 4) slightly smaller bottom Bessel 5) 2k display 6) android l (lollipop) modified to have beauty tweaks like tinted status bar and center clock ;) 7) 15 mp ois + camera with large pixels, 240 fps slomo and hdr video. 8) HIFI 1 watt speaker 9) No classic sofkeys! Bottom Pie controls please. NO FINGERPRINT SCANNER SHIT PLEASE!!! THAT'S A WASTE OF MONEY AND ADDS COST TO THE PHONE FOR SOMETHING NO ONE NEEDS OR TRULY WANTS. Please add to the list or debate the specs I added :) like why would anyone need a 2k display? Well I think that it's the limit to what the human eye can detect at closed observation because I can still see some pixels on my lg g2 1080 p screen from really close but I wasn't able to see them on the g3. Also text can have drop shadows without looking shit.
Jason McLaughlan come on how can you not want a fingerprint scanner all you have to do is to put your finger on the scanner and it automatically unlock the phone
Because Id rather double tap the display but have the phone cost about 50 pounds less. The actual fingerprint technology in the phone will not cost 50 pounds however the retailers will just add about that much because it's a "new feature". I don't have any kind of security on my phone so double taping unlocks the phone just as fast if not quicker but I can see how someone could want security and speed by adding the fingerprint sensor. That is why lg included the knock code which at over 8600 combinations is just as secure I think. Now let me ask you, is the quick and save unlock method and the not widely used payment method worth? Please conciser how often you purchase a product or service over a supported store (like an app or something from Amazon). So all in all I think it's not that use full at this point. APPLE, SAMSUNG AND HTC, if you are reading this here are some ways you can enhance the experience. 1) Make one thumb (users choice) unlock the phone while the other thumb can trigger a favorite apps menue!!!! 2) have it accept a person's thumb for gest mode, not just any one but a specific thumb like your kids thumb so that he or she can play games without getting access to all the data. 3) make the ring around it a notification light and make it show the battery percentage. Half way lit up would be 50% etc.
***** weird question, did you buy this one at Best Buy and did it anywhere specify that it was in black? It says it's the white version on their website but I'm trying to get it in black... I'm hoping this is just an error on their part.
This phone looks great. I wish they had an unlocked gsm version. Cause I would buy it like now. I see other phone manufacturers taking this design and using it. I would love for Samsung and even HTC doing this.
***** great review of the new Sharp phone. I'm very thrilled about the price point. $150 off contract isn't bad for a middle of the road device and a refreshing sleek design. I just renewed my contract, but I think I'm going to pick up devices like this at the end of my contract this time. I feel as the years go by these devices are getting to point where they're like desktop computers. They just have a tremendous amount of computing power where it makes little difference what you buy. Unless you're doing something unique and special that requires the right hardware. That's why the Moto G and the new Sharp, and the One Plus one (and many others) are doing so well. I feel bad for Sony. I don't think they've convinced to the public that its worth buying an overpriced device like Apple and Samsung has.
This looks like a 2015 phone. The iPhone 6 feels like it came from 2011. No offense I like iPhone's more than any thing but the other is one step ahead.
good thing is so easy to root a low budget phone that looks like an expensive sleek phone . its just like those moto x or htc low budget phones doesnt do much but if you look online and root it well. you will unlock and amazing phone able to erase anything you dont need and you can create virtual storage expand your apps to you sd card and alot more.
Does anyone know if this phone support gsm (call/text + 3g data) because I cannot find that info anywhere on the Internet? Recently, there are many phones that support both CDMA and GSM so I'm just hoping that this does to since it has a simcard slot.
Sharp and Sprint have hit a homerun here with 150 dollars!!! Hopefully an unlocked more premium spec'ed version with wireless charging and Ill pay 350 for it to replace my awesome nexus 5.
The annoying thing is that the Japanese version of the crystal is also GSM. The map version being the 305sh, american is the 306sh. I'm wondering if the 306 is still gsm capable somehow, I doubt the manufacturing process is any different.
Bezel-less can be a disadvantage if you drop your phone and it landed on it's corners. Display might crack easily. Not sure but im thinking it that way.
Its amazing...like he said it's weird but but good weird. Phone looks futuristic, from a sci fi movie. I am waiting for the when phones and tablets will have no bezels at all
The front camera at the bottom seems like a really dumb idea. Have you ever tried taking a selfie using you're phone upside down (to those with top front cameras) the picture comes out way different ...
It's sexy and GORGEOUS! I wish they would release another one with the same design, with higher specs, promising upgrades to the next versions of Android, and around $300-$400, and it would so be mine. Oh yeah, and have GSM versions with 4G LTE, and CDMA versions. I o=would only want the GSM verison though.
I agree. I bought this phone because of the price tag but I would pay a little more for better specs after having it. Although they should keep this phone too
it uses the new technology which makes the whole screen viberate and u can hear by placing ur ear any where on the screen similar to the google glass speaker technology source MKBHD
Good concept but It brings with a new set of problems. You can not drop it because it will more than likely fall on its display and damage it also if add a case it takes away from its unique design concept.m..
Very cool, and I'd love it but why they always fuck up some parts of these phones. I mean, Sharp, you had a great opportunity here, but why not just add killer quality cameras and go with clean version of Android.
150$!!!!!!! ARE YOU FU**ING KIDDING ME!!!! This unbelievably sexxy ass design, for 150$, makes thus the deal of the millennium! Makes my moto g seen outrageously overpriced! lol. I WANT IT I WANT I WANT IT I WANT IT!!!!!
Judging from the specs listed at www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/70242edf I would assume this phone can work on the Tmobile network which uses GSM. Correct me if I am wrong.
well...i bought this to try it out (BoostMobile) and upon opening it I saw that the boostmobile sim is a tiny sim card. The tmobile sim is a standard sized one so it wont even fit =(.....
It's a cool design but I would prefer that they took half of the bottom bessel and put it on top, would be more balanced design an a aluminum backside would be perfect.. But cool that they try to something different and I like thin bessels
Give me a premium spec aquos ( bigger battery, 64 bit processor for android L, 1080p display, extremely light skin/original android) and I'll dump my m7 in a heartbeat. DAT BEZEL HNNNGGG
Tbh I would rather not have a front facing camera because the bottom looks ugly an I wouldn't Use the front facing camera much anyway because of it position...
Like the lack of bezels however this phone is as thick as pack of hot dogs and the design is way to squared off and the bottom chin and way to big, just my 2 cents .....
Yea, ***** did a review today and said no matter where you put the phone against your ear you will hear the other person by the vibrations of the screen.
That's a really good designed phone, something happened with the audio and i couldn't hear the specs, but i Love it
Ah my first smartphone... here in 2019 it's crazy to see all the improvement we have had since then
Hey Phone Dog, just letting you know that when you slide down the notification tray and it says chameleon, your phone has been hacked
I have the phone its awesome good video quality everything is great
$150 is a great price. I'm curious about the battery life tho.. Battery looked pretty small. Definitely a phone I'd buy for my younger sister for an upgrade and feel she would be very satisfied. For a person like me who is pushing an active day of about 12 hours I need a strong battery. Not downing the phone because it's hard to beat $150 off contract. I'm impressed overall.
I'm getting this phone later today!! Hopefully its as good as everyone says it is!
I gotta admit, the "bezeless" screen is very similar to the iPhone 6's display. Their display is near bezeless and has that same feeling when you swipe that you're sort of touching the edge of the phone.
With that being said, this is a VERY appealing phone and is at a great price point. If only you could unlock it to a decent carrier haha.
Im thinking of buying this phone as a backup to my other phones question is can i use it on my regular sprint line post paid i saw it says pre paid?
Beautiful piece of machinary!!
Check out the Aquos Crystal X the higherend version. Anyway I got this ordered from Boost Mobile and can't wait for it to arrive. There's a cool demo where you could slide photos from one phone to another when sitting next to each other. I also have a Nokia Lumia 1520 on order hehe.
I really do like the design! The edge to edge display is indeed a cool feature... not sure about the front facing camera layout though. Still i would certainly consider buying one of these phones :)
I had the sharp fx+ before I bought my One M7
Even samsung could not achieve this true bezelless design in 2021 note series.
Samsung Note and S series still come with thin black bezels but this one is something out of the world back then in 2014!!
So how I'm tied into Sprint with this phone? Was wondering if I can put my T-Mobile SIM card into it or not....
I have a question, is it a pain when you have a phone that you have to always push the power button to make it come on. I think that would be a hassle after using say a "home button" or "knock" on?? I would like some feedback on this, I like the look of the phone but I think I would miss the ease of a home button. To clarify, when I say "home button" I mean the physical button like the circle on Iphone, or the button at the bottom on the galaxy.
First of I love the device! It's freaking beautiful!
The sharp aquos crystal 2 wish list XD
1) larger 5.5inch display
2) snapdragon 810
3) 4 gig ram
4) slightly smaller bottom Bessel
5) 2k display
6) android l (lollipop) modified to have beauty tweaks like tinted status bar and center clock ;)
7) 15 mp ois + camera with large pixels, 240 fps slomo and hdr video.
8) HIFI 1 watt speaker
9) No classic sofkeys! Bottom Pie controls please.
NO FINGERPRINT SCANNER SHIT PLEASE!!! THAT'S A WASTE OF MONEY AND ADDS COST TO THE PHONE FOR SOMETHING NO ONE NEEDS OR TRULY WANTS.
Please add to the list or debate the specs I added :) like why would anyone need a 2k display?
Well I think that it's the limit to what the human eye can detect at closed observation because I can still see some pixels on my lg g2 1080 p screen from really close but I wasn't able to see them on the g3. Also text can have drop shadows without looking shit.
10) 3200 mah battery
11) 4 ultra pixel front facing camera (HTC one m8 copy) :) that's all I can think of.
Snapdragon 810? WOW haha
To take full advantage of the 4 gig of ram we need a 64 bit processor :)
Jason McLaughlan come on how can you not want a fingerprint scanner all you have to do is to put your finger on the scanner and it automatically unlock the phone
Because Id rather double tap the display but have the phone cost about 50 pounds less. The actual fingerprint technology in the phone will not cost 50 pounds however the retailers will just add about that much because it's a "new feature".
I don't have any kind of security on my phone so double taping unlocks the phone just as fast if not quicker but I can see how someone could want security and speed by adding the fingerprint sensor. That is why lg included the knock code which at over 8600 combinations is just as secure I think.
Now let me ask you, is the quick and save unlock method and the not widely used payment method worth? Please conciser how often you purchase a product or service over a supported store (like an app or something from Amazon). So all in all I think it's not that use full at this point.
APPLE, SAMSUNG AND HTC, if you are reading this here are some ways you can enhance the experience.
1) Make one thumb (users choice) unlock the phone while the other thumb can trigger a favorite apps menue!!!!
2) have it accept a person's thumb for gest mode, not just any one but a specific thumb like your kids thumb so that he or she can play games without getting access to all the data.
3) make the ring around it a notification light and make it show the battery percentage. Half way lit up would be 50% etc.
***** weird question, did you buy this one at Best Buy and did it anywhere specify that it was in black? It says it's the white version on their website but I'm trying to get it in black... I'm hoping this is just an error on their part.
This phone looks great. I wish they had an unlocked gsm version. Cause I would buy it like now. I see other phone manufacturers taking this design and using it. I would love for Samsung and even HTC doing this.
You have the chameleon logo also. Tk was saying that means the phone has been hacked?
***** great review of the new Sharp phone. I'm very thrilled about the price point. $150 off contract isn't bad for a middle of the road device and a refreshing sleek design. I just renewed my contract, but I think I'm going to pick up devices like this at the end of my contract this time.
I feel as the years go by these devices are getting to point where they're like desktop computers. They just have a tremendous amount of computing power where it makes little difference what you buy. Unless you're doing something unique and special that requires the right hardware. That's why the Moto G and the new Sharp, and the One Plus one (and many others) are doing so well. I feel bad for Sony. I don't think they've convinced to the public that its worth buying an overpriced device like Apple and Samsung has.
If you are not in the USA can you use it with other carriers in other countries?
Is the earpiece also at the bottom? Didn't see a media speaker either...
This looks like a 2015 phone. The iPhone 6 feels like it came from 2011. No offense I like iPhone's more than any thing but the other is one step ahead.
looks like a 2067 refrigerator to me
lilmario0 I can't help but agree to this because.
dont forget project ara it will also look like a 2015 phone
good thing is so easy to root a low budget phone that looks like an expensive sleek phone . its just like those moto x or htc low budget phones doesnt do much but if you look online and root it well. you will unlock and amazing phone able to erase anything you dont need and you can create virtual storage expand your apps to you sd card and alot more.
looks different and in cool way!!
Does anyone know if this phone support gsm (call/text + 3g data) because I cannot find that info anywhere on the Internet? Recently, there are many phones that support both CDMA and GSM so I'm just hoping that this does to since it has a simcard slot.
Sharp and Sprint have hit a homerun here with 150 dollars!!! Hopefully an unlocked more premium spec'ed version with wireless charging and Ill pay 350 for it to replace my awesome nexus 5.
Sharp Aquos X
The annoying thing is that the Japanese version of the crystal is also GSM. The map version being the 305sh, american is the 306sh. I'm wondering if the 306 is still gsm capable somehow, I doubt the manufacturing process is any different.
If you like the Aquos phones search online they are mostly Japanese phones but if you get an unlocked one you might be able to use it in the states
Can u activate this prepaid sprint version on a postpaid sprint account?
Bezel-less displays look futuristic
Bezel-less can be a disadvantage if you drop your phone and it landed on it's corners. Display might crack easily. Not sure but im thinking it that way.
It discontinued already.
Its amazing...like he said it's weird but but good weird.
Phone looks futuristic, from a sci fi movie.
I am waiting for the when phones and tablets will have no bezels at all
where do you hear calls out of?
is this device will be available in Middle East??? i really want this phone
Just by looking at it I can tell it's a good phone
Did anyone else see the troll face at 4:03?
Yes actually I did. ???
Mi unica Pregunta sobre ese SmartPhone es donde va la bocina con la que uno escucha las llamadas??
The front camera at the bottom seems like a really dumb idea. Have you ever tried taking a selfie using you're phone upside down (to those with top front cameras) the picture comes out way different ...
***** you do realise that bezelless means without bezel, right? where is the similarity at the top bezel of this phone and the iphone 6????????
Hey can anyone tell me what happened to Aaron? I remember he left then came back again but now it seems he left again but for good this time?
The phone looks nice, but many people are reporting issues with the touchscreen being unresponsive. It also scratches very easily
how does speaker work?
So.. if you're making a call, you have to turn it upside down? :/
Man I hope we get the Crystal X unlocked
I would have preferred if that bottom bezel was evenly distributed to the top and bottom
The top of the screen is not actually going with the thin upper bezel and the placement of the power button could have been better.
It's sexy and GORGEOUS! I wish they would release another one with the same design, with higher specs, promising upgrades to the next versions of Android, and around $300-$400, and it would so be mine. Oh yeah, and have GSM versions with 4G LTE, and CDMA versions. I o=would only want the GSM verison though.
Sharp are releasing another same design bezeless phone higher spec with a 5.5 screen, snapdragon 801, full HD DISPLAY. ITS CALLED THE SHARP AQUOS X.
***** *looks*
Thanks for that info. Ryan Darcy
I agree. I bought this phone because of the price tag but I would pay a little more for better specs after having it. Although they should keep this phone too
Yes, exactly. Hopefully Sharp continues on this streak and makes more higher tier phones with designs like thi Emerson Herndon
where is the speaker to hear a person during phone call?
Same question here !!
***** im totally confused 😣
There is a speaker on the front (it actually resides under the screen). You literally hear phone calls through the display! ;)
it uses the new technology which makes the whole screen viberate and u can hear by placing ur ear any where on the screen similar to the google glass speaker technology source MKBHD
I want this. $150 on Boost Mobile without a contract at $50 a month for unlimited everything..Pretty awesome if you ask me!
is that android ICS..?
is this phone is 4GLTE?
Can you unbox Crystal X?
For $150 it's a win.
where is the speaker for your ear
I don't like the bar on the bottom. It would look better with the sensors on the top.
I wish there was a phone where it wouldn't have anything on the front but the screen.
Anthony Leon facts. This is innovative for sure.
Good concept but It brings with a new set of problems. You can not drop it because it will more than likely fall on its display and damage it also if add a case it takes away from its unique design concept.m..
Why is it inside of that phonebook
good vid
Where is the Top Earpiece speaker?
Very cool, and I'd love it but why they always fuck up some parts of these phones. I mean, Sharp, you had a great opportunity here, but why not just add killer quality cameras and go with clean version of Android.
I think I could live without a front facing camera for a bezel-less screen.
it has one but at the bottom, next to the SHARP logo
I meant like, if they made another one without the bottom bezel, I could live without the camera all together.
EKFiPod It still needs space for all the drivers and sensors.
Airyl Jaszly i wish they would have fitted the drivers at the back it would look much better with a smaller chin and a few millimeters thicker
Where is the call speaker?
It's a shame this not available on European MHz bands, or am I mistaken?
150$!!!!!!! ARE YOU FU**ING KIDDING ME!!!!
This unbelievably sexxy ass design, for 150$, makes thus the deal of the millennium! Makes my moto g seen outrageously overpriced! lol.
I WANT IT I WANT I WANT IT I WANT IT!!!!!
uNkLeRaRa4Well yeah, actually much more cheaper plus.google.com/104923498734515538555/posts/7Z1Gm18r5iQ
Andrea Alexander Oh they sell phones on Ebay now?? ..DUUUHH... not shit shirlock, haha. How much you getting paid to post links like that??
Love the phone, but what I really hate in android is this huuuge black bar with the icons on a screen.
Judging from the specs listed at www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/70242edf I would assume this phone can work on the Tmobile network which uses GSM. Correct me if I am wrong.
well...i bought this to try it out (BoostMobile) and upon opening it I saw that the boostmobile sim is a tiny sim card. The tmobile sim is a standard sized one so it wont even fit =(.....
Too lazy to research. Where is the call speaker to hear the other line?
Wait a second... Where is the ear speaker??
Am I the only one who finds the design ugly? I mean i like the idea, but it doesn't seem good to me at the moment...
It's a cool design but I would prefer that they took half of the bottom bessel and put it on top, would be more balanced design an a aluminum backside would be perfect.. But cool that they try to something different and I like thin bessels
would not say ugly but not that appealing.
My note 3 is more beautiful than this in my opinion. But why do to want no bezels?
agreed doesnt look too impressive it would be much better if it had a camera in top and possibly a smaller chin
alex fusion camera on top? Where the fuck on top dumbass there are NO BEZELS ONTOP
Good device, but the front camera placement is really bad !
How hard is it to correctly pronounce "Aquos"?
location of front camera and ambient light sensor is ridiculous..deal breaker for me
your voice like vanoss :D
this has got to be the least drop-proof phone ever made. the first thing to hit the ground from 3 out of the 4 sides is the screen.
Wow 150 and it looks nice to bad it's on sprint
seriously it doesn't have an earphone?
Holy sht, that box looks cheap af... I bought mine at Japan, and the box was way more luxurious...
Give me a premium spec aquos ( bigger battery, 64 bit processor for android L, 1080p display, extremely light skin/original android) and I'll dump my m7 in a heartbeat.
DAT BEZEL HNNNGGG
So what? You flip it upside down to talk?
I want ... pleaseeeeee
I hope Sony xperia Z4 will be bazel less
Tbh I would rather not have a front facing camera because the bottom looks ugly an I wouldn't Use the front facing camera much anyway because of it position...
Like the lack of bezels however this phone is as thick as pack of hot dogs and the design is way to squared off and the bottom chin and way to big, just my 2 cents .....
I think I'm the only guy that hates this and the note edge. Lol.
This phone should of been high-end
I think this ONE phone will be copied by many....
WOW...
The phone seems so thick
beautiful !
sad no global unit, SHAME !
He's saying sharp Acos not Aquos as I liquid
MI mix is best
ugly box though.
How the fuck do you make phone calls with this?
The sound comes out on the top of the screen. Sharp said they are using some new technology.
Yea, ***** did a review today and said no matter where you put the phone against your ear you will hear the other person by the vibrations of the screen.
SEXY🙊
i think he is pronouncing the name incorrectly
Esta bien raro
The phone kinda thick
like always,smoking apple,no hate here
ock-ose
Please STOP calling it Akos. It's aQUos like the color Aqua.
looks like a xperia s LOL
How do children wind up with these jobs?