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Sharp Aquos R8 Pro

Sharp Aquos R8 Pro
$1,299.00
Brand: Sharp
Category: Phones
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  • Display: 6.6-inch WUXGA+ screen
  • Camera: Dual 47.3MP camera / 12.6MP front
  • Memory: 12GB RAM with 256GB ROM
  • Platform: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Android 13

Our Rating

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8.7
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 10 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

This is the Sharp Aquos R8 Pro, the higher model to the standard R8. It is a super flagship smartphone that is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile CPU. It comes in a 6.6-inches screen with Sharp’s organic EL “Pro IGZO OLED” panel, with a WUXGA+ display resolution and up to 240Hz Dynamic refresh rate.

The Aquos R8 is premium camera smartphone, offering a 47.2-megapixel primary shooter, with a large 1/1.0″ sensor size, and an F/1.9 aperture. The phone is IPX5/IP8X and IP6X rated for water and dust resistance. It comes with a 5000mAh battery, and preloaded with Google Android 13 out of the box.

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Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8
4G Network Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 66
5G Network Bands n1 / n3 / n5 / n28 / n41 / n77 / n78 / n79 / n257/ SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries Aquos R8 5G
Model: SH-51D
Announced 2023, May 9
Status Available. Released 2023, July

BODY

Dimensions ---
Weight ---
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
- IPX5 / IPX7 / IP6X certified for water and dust resistance
- MIL-STD-810H compliant
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (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 +eSIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> 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 OLED touchscreen / 16M colors / up to 120Hz+ / 1B colors / 2000 nits peak brightness
Size 6.6 inches, (86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1260 x 2730 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (456 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> 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 13
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> 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 SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (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 (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (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 740

MEMORY

RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (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. 12GB + 256GB
- UFS 4.0
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> 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
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MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 47.2MP, f/1.9, 1/1.0 ", EIS PDAF
Depth: 1.9MP
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash / 14-channel color temperature sensor
Video Resolution [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 12.6-megapixel punch hole camera
Camera Features FaceID / Face beautification / HDR / F2.3
Video Resolution [email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Speaker Location Placed at the basement and top
Audio Jack Type No

CONNECTIVITY

USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> 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. 5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (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 <strong>GPS</strong> 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, NavIC

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery
Fast Charging Yes
Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (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 with Qi Wireless charging

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> 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 (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors Black
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> 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 Aquos R8 Pro / Type-C Cable / Power Adapter / SIM Tray Ejector / Quick Start Guide

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