The SH011 is a CDMA 1X WIN (later au 3G) compatible mobile phone developed by Sharp for the Japanese domestic market, marketed under the au brand by KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone.
Overview It is the de facto successor to the SH004, with its camera function upgraded from 8.09 megapixels to 9.57 megapixels, with a zoom of 4.8x. In terms of design, the body features a multi-layer coating and utilizes a metallic-style frame to create a sense of luxury. Additionally, it features a design similar to the SH-02A, a model manufactured by Sharp for NTT Docomo. Notably, it is the final KCP+ / EV-DO Rev.A compatible device for personal use manufactured by Sharp for au, as well as the last model released among existing personal au mobile phones supporting KCP+ / EV-DO Rev.A. In order to focus efforts on enhancing the domestic smartphone lineup, Sharp temporarily withdrew from producing feature phones for au until the release of the AQUOS K SHF31, an Android-equipped feature phone (garaho) launched on February 20, 2015.
History October 18, 2010 – Official announcement by KDDI and Sharp. January 28, 2011 – Sales began in all regions except the Kyushu region. January 29, 2011 – Sales began in the Kyushu region. October 2011 – Sales ended in all regions except Okinawa. April 2012 – Sales ended in the Okinawa region. July 22, 2012 – Due to the discontinuation of service on the L800MHz (Old 800 MHz band / CDMA Band-Class 3) frequency, subsequent service relied exclusively on the N800MHz (New 800 MHz band / CDMA Band-Class 0) and 2GHz (CDMA Band-Class 6) bands.
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