Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IGZO
IGZO
1080x2040
16
MP
MP
20.2mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
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| 27 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Model | ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Aquos S3 mini |
| Other model names | Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 8GB RAM) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018 |
| Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Brand | Asus | Sharp |
| Release date | 8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019 | 3/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in) | 73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in) |
| Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 140 grams (4.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT-IGZO |
| Screen size | 6.59" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2040 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 420 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 600nits[typ] HDR10 108% DCI-P3 1ms response | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | ROG UI | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8) Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (51GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125ยฐ | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@480fps (slow motion) Sony IMX586 sensor | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 20.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 5184x3888 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9ยตm pixel | 2ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz DTS:X | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3020 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), 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, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Gold โข 2.5D glass screen โข Quick Charge 3.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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 |
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