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Sharp Aquos R2#3785

Released: 2018

Sharp Aquos R2

Overall Score

57.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3785)57.7
Performance(#3125)62.5
Camera(#1845)45.9
Display(#4065)70.5
Battery(#6317)43.5
Build(#10687)68.8

Comparisons Featuring Sharp Aquos R2

Short Review

  • The Sharp Aquos R2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 156 x 74 x 9 mm and a weight of 181g, available in black and white.
  • Its 6.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD display boasts a high resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 561 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 22.6 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording at 30fps and a 16.3 MP front camera for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 3130mAh, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradeable to Android 10, ensuring a modern software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Sharp Aquos R2 combines a high-quality display, solid performance, and a capable camera in a well-built design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6"
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~561 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera22.6 MP
Main Camera Details22.6 MP, PDAF16.3 MP, PDAF (for video recording only)
Front Camera16.3 MP
Front Camera Details16.3 MP
Video Recording4K@30fps (dedicated video camera)
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3130 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions156 x 74 x 9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight181 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes