BLU Bold N1
#2515
Sharp Aquos R3
#1139Category Breakdown
BLU Bold N1
Sharp Aquos R3
Performance
80.188.6
Camera
19.147.4
Display
80.292.8
Battery
87.286.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.567.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.362.6
Summary
- The BLU Bold N1 features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Sharp Aquos R3 has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Bold N1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, whereas the Aquos R3 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Bold N1 includes a 16 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, while the Aquos R3 offers a dual-camera setup with a 12.2 MP wide and a 20 MP ultrawide sensor, both featuring optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacities are 3500 mAh for the Bold N1 and 3200 mAh for the Aquos R3, with both supporting wireless charging.
- Software-wise, both devices run Android 9.0 with planned upgrades to Android 10, but the Aquos R3 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Bold N1
Sharp Aquos R3
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.2"
Type
AMOLED
IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771V Helio P70 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12.2 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
16 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired10W wireless (Qi)
Wired, PDWireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 74.1 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.92 x 0.34 in)
156 x 74 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
182 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Raven Black
Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass