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Sharp Aquos Crystal 2#4357

Released: 2015

Sharp Aquos Crystal 2

Overall Score

34.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4357)34.3
Performance(#5719)47.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2936)72.3
Battery(#6180)19.7
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#5051)44.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Sharp Aquos Crystal 2

Short Review

  • The Sharp Aquos Crystal 2 features a unique design with a glass front and plastic back, measuring 136 x 71 x 11 mm and weighing 154 grams.
  • Its 5.2-inch S-PureLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 2.1 MP.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2030 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the software experience is basic, lacking stereo speakers but including a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
  • The device is available in black, white, red, and blue colors.
  • Overall, the Aquos Crystal 2 combines a distinctive design with moderate performance and basic camera capabilities.
  • Special features include its edge-to-edge display design, which enhances the visual experience.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.2"
TypeS-PureLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2030 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2030 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions136 x 71 x 11 mm (5.35 x 2.80 x 0.43 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass