Sharp Aquos S3
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Xiaomi Mi Play
#4012Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos S3
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance
69.972.8
Camera
19.128.4
Display
73.858.9
Battery
25.724.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
68.555.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.536.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos S3 features a 6.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Play has a slightly smaller 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquos S3 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, whereas the Mi Play utilizes the Helio P35, with the former offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Aquos S3 has a superior f/1.8 aperture compared to the f/2.2 of the Mi Play, and the S3 also boasts a 16 MP selfie camera versus the 8 MP on the Mi Play.
- The Aquos S3 has a 3200 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Mi Play's battery is 3000 mAh with 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Aquos S3 runs on Android 8.0, while the Mi Play operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos S3
Xiaomi Mi Play
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.84"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 508
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAFSecondary camera, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
147.8 x 71.9 x 7.8 mm (5.82 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165.4 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black,Blue, Gold
Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.67 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass