Sharp Aquos Crystal Makes its Boost Mobile Debut

             Right off the bat, the Sharp Aquos Crystal greets us with the display. Well if it wasn't for the chin taking up the bottom margin, the display would be all that we would be greeted with. Sharp is trying something that has only been fantasized about up until now, the borderless display. And from an appearance standpoint, they knocked it out of the park. While this is an entry level smartphone, starting at only $149, the Sharp Aquos definitely brings that premium look and feel to the prepaid world.
             Featuring a 5" 720p HD screen, the phone has perhaps the smallest footprint for the screen size. The phone measures in at 5.16 inches tall, by 2.64 inches wide. The phone is also a bit thicker by today's standards, measuring in at 10mm thick. To put the footprint into perspective, the Nexus 4 has a larger body, with a slightly smaller screen at 4.7 inches.
           The front of the Sharp Aquos is accompanied by the 1.2 MP front facing camera, which is interestingly placed on the bottom, as well as the microphone and light sensors. The phone utilizes a new technology enabling the entire screen to become the earpiece. This is done by using vibrations to conduct sounds into your ear.
           The rear of the phone features a removable battery door, however the 2040 maH battery is non removable. However the Aquos does feature a slot for expandable storage, if the 8GB built in memory wasnt enough, allowing for a micro SD card of up to 128GB. The phone also features an 8MP camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
           With the long list of high ends specs, and consistently smooth performance, the Sharp Aquos earns the PhoneFight seal of approval, especially at the entry level market.