Sharp announced three new AQUOS today. Here’s a look at the AQUOS R8 pro and the AQUOS R8. Pricing won’t be announced by carriers like NTT DoCoMo until launch.
The AQUOS R8 pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, supported by 12GB LPDDR5X+256GB UFS 4.0 storage, and features a 6.6-inch Pro IGZO OLED display with 1260 by 2730 resolution. With support for a multi-billion color display, 1Hz-240Hz dynamic refresh rate and up to 2000nit peak brightness, blue light levels are 50% lower than the previous R7. In addition, it supports Dolby Vision HDR video technology and Dolby Panorama stereo technology.
The new model uses the R7’s 47.2 megapixel one-inch SONY IMX989 big-bottom sensor + Leica SUMMICRON 19mm F1.9 lens, mainly for improved “accuracy” and “speed,” while adding a new 14ch spectral sensor, It can recognize various lighting environments and adjust the film. Sharp has also developed phone cases with brands such as ELECOM and LOOF that can be installed with filters. In addition, the front of the machine with 12.6MP 27mm f / 2.3 selfie lens.
In addition, it introduces a new cooling system that distributes processor and camera heat to metal rings outside the lens module, resulting in a 30% reduction in body heat compared to the R7.
In other aspects, the machine has a built-in 5000mAh battery, supports wireless charging, IP68 waterproof and dustproof, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, nanoSIM+eSIM dual card, retains 3.5mm headphone jack, pre-installed Android 13 and will provide three major version updates and five-year security updates.
The AQUOS R8 features a slightly smaller 6.4″ FHD+ Pro IGZO OLED display with 1300nits peak brightness, 1Hz-240Hz variable refresh rate and 50% low blue light, all other core parameters are the same.
It is equipped with 50.3 megapixel 1/1.55 main lens (F1.9) + 13MP ultra-wide Angle lens (F2.3), Leica supervised HEKTOR (Hector) lens, HDR processing speed 40% faster than the AQUOS R7, front-facing 8MP lens (F2.0), Built-in 4570mAh battery, support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX5 / IPX8, weight about 170g, retain 3.5mm headphone hole.
Let’s move on to the entry-level model, the AQUOS wish 3. It has a Mediatek Breguet 700 processor, 4GB+64GB of storage, a 3,730mah battery, retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, and comes pre-loaded with Android 13 and offers two major updates and three-year security updates.
The new plane uses more recycled materials than its predecessor, with more than 60% recycled plastic for the frame, and is expected to cost around 20,000 yen (1026 yuan).