Sharp Aquos SH8298U
#7274
ZTE Grand X IN
#8122Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos SH8298U
ZTE Grand X IN
Performance
33.741.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
39.417.7
Battery
12.716.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.040.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.716.2
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos SH8298U features a 4.2-inch 3D LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X IN has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the ZTE is equipped with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor and 4GB of RAM, outperforming the Sharp's 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the ZTE offers 1080p video recording compared to the Sharp's unspecified video capabilities.
- The ZTE also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh versus the Sharp's 1240 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Sharp runs on Android 2.3.4, while the ZTE operates on a more recent Android 4.0, providing a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos SH8298U
ZTE Grand X IN
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
4.3"
Type
3D LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Intel XMM 6260
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460
GPU
Adreno 205
Intel graphics media accelerator (400 MHz)
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1240 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
127 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
140.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, red, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass