Sharp Aquos R2 compact
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ZTE Axon 7
#2836Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE Axon 7
Performance
62.556.5
Camera
50.450.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.759.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos R2 compact features a smaller, 5.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, providing smoother visuals compared to the ZTE Axon 7's 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and no HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Aquos R2 compact is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Axon 7's Snapdragon 820.
- Both phones have a 22 MP and 20 MP rear camera, respectively, with optical image stabilization, but the Aquos R2 compact has a slightly larger aperture for improved low-light performance.
- The Aquos R2 compact has a smaller 2500 mAh battery compared to the Axon 7's 3250 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Aquos R2 compact on Android 9.0 and the Axon 7 on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, offering a more modern software experience on the former.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the Aquos R2 compact being lighter and more compact, while the Axon 7 has a larger footprint and Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE Axon 7
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Axon 2Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
22.6 MP
20 MP
Main Camera Details
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", 1.1µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3250 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Ion Gold, Quartz Grey, Chromium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MiFavor 5.2
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MiFavor 5.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes