Asus ROG Phone (512GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2018 12:16 AM, updated: 8/5/2020 11:45 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Asus ROG Phone (512GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB) Compare Asus ROG Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone (512GB)

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14 Advantages Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (498GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)20% Lighter
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP25% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

1080x2160 pixels

402 PPI

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
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Model	ROG Phone (512GB)	Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL, Z01QD	Sharp Aquos S3 6GB RAM + 128GB FS8015
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Asus	Sharp
Release date	9/1/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.16 x 158.83 millimeters (3 x 6.25 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	550nits[typ] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.96GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (498GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
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	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (B version) TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (B version) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 12mmFF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black • Front/back Gorilla glass • 2.5D curved glass screen • 3D curved glass back panel • 90Hz display (1ms response time) • 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut • Supports glove touch • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 4+ • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Vapor-chamber cooling system	• Colors: Black, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging 7.5W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
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