Overall Score
57.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4193)57.0
Performance(#3127)62.5
Camera(#4884)42.4
Display(#4067)70.5
Battery(#6319)43.5
Build(#4926)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sharp Aquos S3
Short Review
- The Sharp Aquos S3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm and a weight of 165.4g, available in Black, Blue, and Gold.
- Its 6.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at a density of approximately 402 ppi, providing clear visuals, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset and an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz, the device delivers solid performance with 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 13 MP secondary sensor, capable of 2x optical zoom and 1080p video recording.
- A 16 MP front camera is available for selfies, ensuring decent quality for social media.
- The 3200 mAh battery supports 18W charging but does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo), the software experience is standard for its release period.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is equipped with a USB Type-C 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Sharp Aquos S3 combines a stylish design with competent specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6"
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
Memory64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight165.4 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack,Blue, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes