Overall Score
37.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3964)37.2
Performance(#3146)70.9
Camera(#1891)47.4
Display(#3265)60.4
Battery(#4431)25.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4485)48.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Sharp Z3
Short Review
- The Sharp Z3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 157 x 78.5 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 185g, available in a Champagne Gold finish.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 515 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The 16 MP rear camera includes optical image stabilization and can record video at 1080p, while a 13 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 3100 mAh capacity, with 10W charging, though it does not offer wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a stable software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers may impact audio quality, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Sharp Z3 combines solid specifications with a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions157 x 78.5 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.09 x 0.31 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsChampagne Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass