Sharp, continues its efforts to increase its market share in the smartphone industry, recently unveiling the AQUOS R8s series. What do these smartphones offer to users in terms of technical specifications and design, rivaling flagship models? Here are the features and prices of the Sharp AQUOS R8s series!
Sharp AQUOS R8s series’ specs
The Sharp AQUOS R8s model features a 6.4-inch Full HD IGZO OLED display with a brightness of 1300 nits and a refresh rate of 240Hz. The Pro version retains the same refresh rates and panel type. However, the most significant differences here include QHD resolution, a brightness of 2000 nits, and a larger 6.6-inch display.
Both models are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The chipset, based on a 4nm architecture, houses a 1x 3.36 GHz ARM Cortex-X3, 2x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A710, 2x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715, and 3x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A510 cores, along with an Adreno graphics unit.
The standard version comes with 8GB of RAM, while the Pro variant boasts 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Both devices have an internal storage capacity of 256GB using UFS 4.0 technology. Additionally, these smartphones support expandable storage of up to 1TB via a microSD slot.
For selfies, the Pro model features a 12.6-megapixel camera, while the standard model includes an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Moving to the rear cameras, the Pro model offers a dual-camera setup consisting of a 47.2-megapixel primary lens with a 1-inch sensor size and a 1.9-megapixel 14-channel spectrum sensor. The standard version, on the other hand, comes with a dual-camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel 1/1.55-inch primary sensor and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. Finally, the Pro model is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, while the other model has a 4,570mAh battery.
| Specifications | Sharp AQUOS R8s | Sharp AQUOS R8s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inch Full HD IGZO OLED | 6.6-inch QHD OLED |
| Display Brightness | 1300 nits | 2000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Cores | 1x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) | 1x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) |
| 2x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) | 2x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) | |
| 2x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) | 2x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) | |
| 3x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz) | 3x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz) | |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB UFS 4.0 | 256 GB UFS 4.0 |
| MicroSD Support | Yes (up to 1 TB) | Yes (up to 1 TB) |
| Selfie Camera | 8 Megapixels | 12.6 Megapixels |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels (Primary) | 47.2 Megapixels (Primary) |
| 13 Megapixels (Ultra-wide) | 1.9 Megapixels (Spectrum) | |
| Battery Capacity | 4,570 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
