Sharp Aquos R3
#1139
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
#886Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos R3
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance
88.693.0
Camera
47.468.0
Display
92.881.7
Battery
86.386.7
Build
0.281.5
Connectivity
67.272.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.667.2
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos R3 features a 6.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the Mi 9 Explorer offers more RAM options, up to 12GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Mi 9 Explorer has a more versatile rear camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, whereas the Aquos R3 has a dual-camera system with a 12.2 MP main sensor.
- The Mi 9 Explorer also supports higher video recording resolutions, including 4K at 60fps.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi 9 Explorer at 3300mAh, with faster charging at 27W, compared to the Aquos R3's 3200mAh and no fast charging.
- Both run Android 9.0 but with different software experiences, as the Aquos R3 features a headphone jack and stereo speakers, while the Mi 9 Explorer lacks these features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos R3
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
Display
Size
6.2"
6.39"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB 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
48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3200 mAh
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wired, PDWireless
27W wired, QC420W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 74 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
185 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Classic Black
Transparent Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass