So, you may or may not be aware — Sharp makes smartphones. It's just that most of their models are only sold in Japan and probably a few more Eastern markets. There was a time when we would look at the Sharp Aquos phones with envy — they were among the first phones to sport that almost-bezel-less design with nothing but a chin to hold the selfie camera, microphone, data port, et cetera. Nowadays... we can't say we feel the same way.

For one, there's a plethora of bezel-free designs to pick from, available globally and offered from many different manufacturers. Secondly, the Sharp Aquos phones ...