Sharp Aquos R3
#1139
Sharp Aquos Zero
#903Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos R3
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
88.686.8
Camera
47.490.6
Display
92.889.0
Battery
86.325.5
Build
0.278.4
Connectivity
67.262.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
62.666.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos R3 features a sturdy build with a weight of 185g, while the lighter Aquos Zero weighs 146g and has a glass front and aluminum frame.
- Both phones have a 6.2-inch display, but the R3 uses IGZO IPS LCD technology with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, compared to the Zero's OLED display at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the R3 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 845 in the Zero.
- The R3's camera setup includes a 12.2 MP wide and 20 MP ultrawide lens, while the Zero boasts a higher resolution 22.6 MP rear camera, capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the R3 at 3200mAh, compared to the Zero's 3130mAh, but the Zero supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, with the R3 upgradable to Android 10, but only the R3 includes a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos R3
Sharp Aquos Zero
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.2"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), AF, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3200 mAh
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wired, PDWireless
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 74 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Classic Black
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
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 3.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass