Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos Crystal features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZR has a slightly smaller 4.55-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at approximately 323 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia ZR is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a faster CPU at 1.5 GHz compared to the Aquos Crystal's Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the Xperia ZR offering a superior 13.1 MP rear camera versus the 8 MP on the Aquos Crystal.
- Battery capacity is higher on the Xperia ZR at 2300 mAh compared to 2040 mAh for the Aquos Crystal.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Aquos Crystal on 4.4.2 and the Xperia ZR on 4.1.2, but the latter can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Xperia ZR is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Sony Xperia ZR
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+
Display
Size
5"
4.55"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 320
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13.1 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
141 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

