Monsters from Asia: the enticing, 4.7″ Sharp Aquos Compact

For our 39th episode of our Monsters from Asia column on amazing, but often under-appreciated tech from the far East, comes the recently announced Sharp Aquos Compact SH-02H. Slated for a December launch on Japan’s top carrier, NTT DoCoMo, the Aquos Compact is a rarity in today’s world of smartphones: it’s just 4.7 inches, and Sharp didn’t skimp on the specs. That’s good — Sony’s Xperia Z Compact line definitely could use some challenge from a fellow Android maker. So let’s talk specifics.