Created: 14 October 2013 · Last edited: 15 September 2026
The AQUOS Phone EX SH-02F is to hit the shelves in Docomo stores on 14th February 2014 and, expectedly, will be available in more gentle colours – magenta and white.
The SH-02F will have a 4.5-inch screen using Sharp's latest developments in the IGZO LCD tech which have managed a further increase in battery life from the first IGZO phone, the SH-02E. The display boasts a pixel density of 487 ppi, which is the world's highest on an actual smartphone (LG's 538 ppi is not yet in use).
Long battery life is further ensured by the Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 2.2 GHz quad-core processor and a 2120 mAh battery capacity. The RAM is 2 GB and the ROM is 16 GB, expandable up to 64 GB using microSDXC cards.
The camera on the AQUOS Phone EX SH-02F is a 13.1 megapixel backside-illuminated sensor flaunting the as yet unmatched focal ratio (relative aperture) of f/1.9, which in combination with the new NightCatch low-light mode capturing functionality promises amazing results. Also featured are macro-focus for bright close-up shots, high-speed shutter, and high-speed auto-focus, 16x digital zoom, HDR photography and video, plus a simpler camera UI. However, shake reduction is only available for still images. The front-facing camera, however, has the humble 1.2 megapixels.
Sound quality is ensured by a DTS processing engine found on Blu-Ray players. The built-in music player will auto-start and resume the last played track as soon as you plug in your headphones.
The SH-02F features what in later models became known as Grip Magic: two sensors built into the sides of the phone. While holding the phone, these sensors will not let the screen turn off, the function known as Bright Keep. The phone will also turn off if you slide you finger upwards on the display (Sweep On) and turn off if you shake the phone (Shake Off).
Supported connectivity modes include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, USB host, Miracast, NFC/FeliCa.
The AQUOS Phone EX SH-02F has a bottom located LED illumination whose light pattern can be customised for individual callers/emails.
The phone is, naturally, waterproof – but not dust-proof. It measures 128 × 63 × 9.8 mm and weighs 122 grams.
Specifications
- Display: 4.5 inches, 1920 × 1080 px — IGZO LCD
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) — 4 × 2.2 GHz
- Rear camera:
- 13.1 MP CMOS, AF, SR, HDR, f/1.9
- 1080p @ 30fps
- Front-facing camera:
- 1.2 MP CMOS, FF
- unknown
- Battery: 2120 mAh (non-removable)
- Operating system: Android
- OS version at launch: 4.2
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AQUOS Phone
EX
SH-02F
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX7
- Dustproofing: None
- Operating memory (RAM): 2 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 16 GB
- External storage: microSDXC, 64 GB
The AQUOS Phone EX SH-02F supports a broad range of LTE, 3G, and GSM frequencies:
- LTE: 2 GHz, 1.7 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 800 MHz.
- 3G: 2100, 850 MHz
- GSM: 1900, 1800, 900, 850 MHz
Docomo are selling in SH-02F in magenta and white.
AQUOS Phone
SH-M01
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX7
- Dustproofing: None
- Operating memory (RAM): 2 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 16 GB
- External storage: microSDXC, 64 GB
The AQUOS SH-M01, as the "01" in the code-name might suggest, is Sharp's first truly (ahem, read below) SIM-free device for the Japanese market.
The AQUOS SH-M01 is actually quite well equipped for overseas use, supporting GSM, 3G and LTE networks. Its supported frequencies are:
- LTE: 2.1 GHz, 1.7 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 800 MHz.
- 3G: 2100, 850, 800 MHz
- GSM: 1900, 1800, 900, 850 MHz
The AQUOS SH-M01 is SIM-free but since it is only available from Rakuten, you are bound by contract to use their MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) services for one year. This way the price is 52,800 yen but the phone can be released immediately by paying a 9,800-yen fee.
The SH-M01 is offered in white and red.
Curiously, while the SH-02F launched with Android 4.2 and never received an OS upgrade, the SH-M01 rolled out already running version 4.4.2.