Sharp Aquos Zero
#1940
Xiaomi Mi 8
#2085Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos Zero
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
50.450.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.461.9
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos Zero features a 6.2-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels, offering superior pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Mi 8's 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Mi 8 has a slightly faster CPU configuration.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Aquos Zero has a 22.6 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Mi 8 combines two 12 MP sensors for versatility, including optical zoom.
- The Mi 8 also boasts a larger 3400 mAh battery compared to the Aquos Zero's 3130 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Aquos Zero on Android 9.0 and the Mi 8 on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10, but the Mi 8 lacks stereo speakers.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and aluminum frames, though the Mi 8 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos Zero
Xiaomi Mi 8
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.21"
Type
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
22.6 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3130 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
146 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteorite Black
Black, Blue, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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 (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No