Sharp Aquos Crystal
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Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
#4357Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
Performance
43.847.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.172.3
Battery
19.719.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
37.144.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.234.3
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos Crystal features a 5.0-inch TFT display, while the Aquos Crystal 2 has a slightly larger 5.2-inch S-PureLED display, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, but the Crystal 2 offers 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM compared to the Crystal's 8GB storage and 1.5GB RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Crystal 2 has a higher resolution 2.1 MP front camera versus the 1.2 MP front camera of the Crystal.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Crystal at 2040 mAh and the Crystal 2 at 2030 mAh, but the Crystal 2 is slightly heavier at 154g compared to the Crystal's 141g.
- The software experience differs as the Crystal runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Crystal 2 is upgraded to Android 5.0, providing a more modern software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
TFT
S-PureLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2030 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
136 x 71 x 11 mm (5.35 x 2.80 x 0.43 in)
Weight
141 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass