HTC U12+
#983
Sharp Aquos Zero
#903Category Breakdown
HTC U12+
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
83.486.8
Camera
98.090.6
Display
81.389.0
Battery
26.625.5
Build
77.078.4
Connectivity
68.662.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
65.066.9
Summary
- The HTC U12+ features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 188g, while the Sharp Aquos Zero is lighter at 146g with a Gorilla Glass 5 front and aluminum frame.
- Both devices have a 1440p resolution, but the U12+ uses a Super LCD6 display, whereas the Aquos Zero employs an OLED panel, enhancing color contrast and depth.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the U12+ has 64GB or 128GB of storage options compared to the Aquos Zero's single 128GB variant.
- The U12+ camera system includes a dual rear setup with 12 MP and 16 MP sensors, while the Aquos Zero boasts a higher resolution 22.6 MP rear camera, providing potentially better detail.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the U12+ at 3500mAh versus the Aquos Zero's 3130mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The U12+ runs on Android 8.0, upgradable to 9.0, while the Aquos Zero comes with Android 9.0 out of the box, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U12+
Sharp Aquos Zero
General
Release Date
2018, June 29
2019
Announced
2018, May 23
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.2"
Type
Super LCD6, HDR10
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP (12 MP effective), f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, AF
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass