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Sharp Aquos R5G

Sharp Aquos R5G
$627
Brand: Sharp
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.5-inch 1440 x 3168 pixels WQ-HD+ screen
  • Camera 12 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP + ToF Main / 16 MP front
  • Memory 256 GB
  • Platform 12 GB

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 10 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Overview

The Sharp Aquos R5G is a high-end smartphone from Sharp. It has the latest CPU, pack a high-res camera with 8K video recording capability and come with 5G network support out of the box. The device come with a 6.5-inch Pro IGZO screen with 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution. It has a notch overhead housing the selfie camera.

The device comes with four camera modules at the back; the main sensor is a 12-megapixel with Optical Image Stabilization and f/1.7 aperture. The remaining three (3) sensors at the back includes a 48-megapixel 19mm ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.9 aperture a 12-megapixel 52mm telephoto lens and the fouth ToF sensor. For selfie, there is a single 16-megapixel sensor upfront with HDR and upto 1080p@30fps video recording.

Under the hood, there is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 CPU along with Adreno 650 GPU, along with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via SDcard.

Sadly, with all those powers, you are getting just 3730mAh battery. The device is available in Earth Blue, Black Ray and Aurora White colors. It has USB Type-C port and comes with IP68 certifications for water and dust resistant, with Android 10.0. The full specs and key details of the Sharp Aquos R5G are contained in the table below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 andamp; SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands 5G band 1(2100), 3(1800), 41(2500), 78(3500), 79(4700); SA/NSA
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries -
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Status Released and Available

BODY

Dimensions 162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm
Weight 183 grams
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6)
- Glass back (Gorilla Glass 6)
- Aluminum frame
- IPX5 / 8 / IP6X Certifications
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Pro IGZO LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.5 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 10.0
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Qualcomm Adreno 650

MEMORY

RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 12 GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 12 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP + ToF Main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Face detection
F/2.0 aperture
LED Flash
Panorama
HDR
Video Resolution 4320p@30fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 16-megapixel punch hole camera
Camera Features F/2.0 aperture
FaceID
Face beautification
HDR
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Placed at the basement
Audio Jack Type No
Sound Enhancements Yes
- 24-bit/192kHz audio
- Dolby Audio

CONNECTIVITY

USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
FM Radio No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 3730 mAh battery
Fast Charging Yes, 30W fast charging
- Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 10W
- USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. Yes, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 30W
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 32 hours
Stand-by Up to 690 hours
Music Play Up to 31 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box Charging Brick / USB cable

User Reviews and Opinions

4 comments

  1. This is ridiculous I really love it so how do I get it me who is in Uganda if I want to order for it

  2. i have gone all over youtube and also asked questions on r/android on reddit and hardly anyone knows anything about this phone except in Japan and in Taiwan…because yeah this phone is not sold in Europe…

    I am considering this phone in Spring 2022 or maybe just buy Sony Xperia 5 ii, as it still has a headphone jack and is seen as flagship (or upper mid range)

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