Sharp 903
#9568
Vertu Ascent 2010
#8598Category Breakdown
Sharp 903
Vertu Ascent 2010
Performance
14.115.2
Camera
10.639.6
Display
32.339.1
Battery
8.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.316.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
12.014.7
Summary
- The Sharp 903, released in 2005, features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Vertu Ascent 2010 has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but offers a higher color depth of 16 million colors.
- Both devices have 8GB of RAM, but the Vertu provides more storage options, with 8GB in aluminum and 32GB in titanium variants.
- The camera on the Vertu Ascent is superior, featuring a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus compared to the 3.15 MP camera with 2x optical zoom on the Sharp 903.
- In terms of battery, the Sharp has a 900 mAh capacity, while the Vertu does not specify a capacity.
- Both phones lack advanced software features, with no notable enhancements in the software experience.
- The build quality of the Vertu is likely more premium due to its materials, while the Sharp is heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp 903
Vertu Ascent 2010
General
Release Date
2005
2010
Announced
2005
2010
Description
Sharp SX833 for China
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8MB
8GB (Aluminium), 32GB (Titanium)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD, 64 MB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, 2x optical zoom
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 50 x 29 mm (4.29 x 1.97 x 1.14 in)
117 x 46 x 19 mm, 82 cc (4.61 x 1.81 x 0.75 in)
Weight
140 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Aluminium and Titanium versions with various colors
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer