Sharp Aquos R2 compact
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Sharp Aquos Zero
#903Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
81.586.8
Camera
82.690.6
Display
88.289.0
Battery
21.825.5
Build
74.478.4
Connectivity
62.062.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
58.866.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos R2 Compact features a smaller 5.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Aquos Zero offers a larger 6.2-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the R2 Compact has 4GB of RAM compared to the 6GB in the Zero, which may affect multitasking performance.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both models featuring a 22.6 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, supporting 4K video recording and OIS.
- The Aquos Zero has a larger 3130 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh in the R2 Compact, potentially offering better endurance.
- Both run Android 9.0, but the Zero includes stereo speakers, while the R2 Compact has a headphone jack.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the R2 Compact using Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, while the Zero utilizes Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
Sharp Aquos Zero
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.2"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
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 (4x2.6 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 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
135 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass