Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos Crystal vs Apple iPad devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/16/2014 4:06 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:35 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
ASV

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2040
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Sharp Aquos Crystal X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)

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15 Advantages Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)4 times Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)34% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+720x1280 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+294 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+9.7"94% Larger screen
2040 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Sprint Sharp AQUOS Crystal, Boost Mobile Sharp Aquos Crystal	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	USA	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sharp	Apple
Release date	8/1/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 131 millimeters (2.64 x 5.16 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1900 (Bands 25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2040 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Sharp Feel UX • HD Voice • Harman Kardon sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	iPad (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered