Overall Score
59.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2908)59.7
Performance(#3126)62.5
Camera(#4883)42.4
Display(#4066)70.5
Battery(#1352)61.5
Build(#4924)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sharp Aquos S3 High
Short Review
- The Sharp Aquos S3 High features a sleek design with dimensions of 148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm and a weight of 167.4g, available in black 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.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app performance.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with dual pixel PDAF and 2x optical zoom, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 16 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 3200 mAh capacity, with 18W charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) and includes connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- It lacks stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Sharp Aquos S3 High combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
- However, it does not support 5G connectivity.
- The absence of OIS in the camera may limit low-light performance.
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 SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 8GB 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, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight167.4 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, 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 (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes