Created: 12 October 2016 · Last edited: 19 September 2026
Flip keitai don't evolve noticeably in a time of slab smartphone domination. They barely change.
Although reassuringly named the Aquos Mobile 2, the 602SH by SoftBank would have more aptly been called Aquos Mobile 1.2 or something like it.
Launching almost a year after, it comes with the exact same processor: Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909), the exact same amount of RAM (1 GB) and the exact same amount of onboard storage (8 GB). And the same 32 GB maximum expansion using microSDHC cards.
The new Aquos Mobile has the standard 3.4-inch display with QHD resolution (960 × 540 px) and of course an external miniature information display (0.9 inches/36 × 128 px). Here's one novelty! The main display now supports Sharp's latest "Relax Image Quality" feature that reduces blue levels for more comfortable viewing at night.
Sharp promise that the Aquos Mobile 2 has a better receiver that is 1.5 times more sensitive to sound pressure levels (in comparison with the previous model). It also comes with speech recognition functionality for voice dialling and launching of selected applications.
The 1800 mAh battery should be able to last up to one whole week, particularly thanks to the built-in energy management software. Last year's model had a 1410 mAh battery, so that's quite an improvement.
Protection levels have been upped noticeably: water-resistance is now IPX5/IPX8 — dust-resistance remains the same IP5X — and shock-resistance has been added.
The camera is the same 8-megapixel shooter but now with software image stabilisation, auto-focus, zooming, macro-focus, continuous shooting, fish-eye, miniature, and panorama modes. According to the Sharp website, the highest video resolution supported is HD, but according to the SoftBank website, it's FHD. I'd bet my money on Sharp's website's information. The video camera also supports time-lapse shooting.
The phone is navigated using the Touch Cruiser EX keypad like on previous models, but now offers the ability to program the bottom three keys to quickly launch an application of choice.
It supports Bluetooth 4.1, Infrared, One Seg (viewing only), Wi-Fi b/g/n, VoLTE.
When folded, the Aquos Mobile measures 51 × 113 × 16.7 mm and weighs 132 grams.
Specifications
- Display: 3.4 inches, 960 × 540 px — New Mobile ASV LCD
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) — 4 × 1.1 GHz
- Rear camera:
- 8 MP CMOS, AF, HDR, SR
- 720p @ 30fps
- Battery: 1800 mAh (removable)
- Operating system: Android
- OS version at launch: 6.0.1
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AQUOS
Keitai
SH-01J
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX8
- Dustproofing: IP5X
- Shock-resistance: MIL-STD-810G
- Operating memory (RAM): 1 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 8 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
Docomo are launching Sharp's latest iteration of the flip keitai under the name Aquos Mobile SH-01J.
The radio frequencies that it can work on are as follows:
- LTE 4G (FDD-LTE): Band 1 (2.0 GHz) and Band 19 (800 MHz)
- 3G (W-CDMA): Band 1 (2 GHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 6 (800 MHz), Band 19 (800 MHz)
- GSM (GPRS): 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz, 1.9 GHz
The Aquos Mobile SH-01J is offered in five different colours: gold, black-blue, pink.
AQUOS
Keitai2
601SH
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX8
- Dustproofing: IP5X
- Shock-resistance: MIL-STD-810G
- Operating memory (RAM): 1 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 8 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
SoftBank are offering the Aquos Mobile 2 under the 601SH code-name in five different colours: light green, white, gold, pink, and black.
The radio frequencies that it can work on are:
- LTE 4G (FDD-LTE): 900 MHz (* Japan only)/ 1.7 GHz / 2.1 GHz
- 3G (W-CDMA): 900 MHz / 2.1 GHz
- GSM (GPRS): 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
AQUOS
Keitai2
602SH
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX8
- Dustproofing: IP5X
- Shock-resistance: MIL-STD-810G
- Operating memory (RAM): 1 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 8 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
Y!Mobile are offering the AQUOS Mobile 2 under the code-name 602SH – in white, pink, and black.
AQUOS
Keitai
SH-N01
- Waterproofing: IPX5/IPX8
- Dustproofing: IP5X
- Shock-resistance: MIL-STD-810G
- Operating memory (RAM): 1 GB
- Built-in storage memory: 8 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
Sharp are releasing their first SIM-free flip-keitai dubbed the Aquos Mobile SH-N01.
The AQUOS Mobile SH-N01 supports:
- 4G FDD-LTE: 800 MHz / 2.1 GHz (B19 / B1)
- 3G W-CDMA: 800 MHz / 2.1 GHz (B6 / B19 / B1)
Sharp are offering it in white, red, and black.