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Sharp Aquos R2 compact

Sharp Aquos R2 compact

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ZTE nubia Z11 mini S

ZTE nubia Z11 mini S

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Category Breakdown

Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE nubia Z11 mini S
Performance
81.568.9
Camera
82.619.1
Display
88.258.9
Battery
21.824.2
Build
74.40.2
Connectivity
62.066.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.832.6

Summary

  • The Sharp Aquos R2 Compact features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S has a slightly larger and lighter design but lacks specified materials.
  • Both phones have a 5.2-inch display, but the Aquos R2 Compact offers a higher resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity compared to the 60Hz of the Nubia.
  • In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 845 in the Aquos R2 Compact outperforms the Snapdragon 625 in the Nubia, providing better processing power.
  • The Aquos R2 Compact's rear camera has OIS and can record 4K video, while the Nubia's camera lacks OIS and is limited to 1080p.
  • Battery capacity favors the Nubia with 3000mAh versus the 2500mAh of the Aquos R2 Compact, although both support 18W charging.
  • Software-wise, the Aquos runs on a more recent Android version (9.0) compared to the Nubia's Android 6, offering a more updated user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE nubia Z11 mini S

General

Release Date

2019
2016

Announced

2018
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.2"
5.2"

Type

IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

120Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 630
Adreno 506

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", 1.22µm, PDAF

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2500 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
146.1 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)

Weight

135 g
158 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A

Colors

Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Black, White, Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE

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, DLNA

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass