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Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25+ Plus vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB) 27Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB) vs Aquos S3 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)120%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256.54GB (223.16GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT-IGZO
+1440x3120 pixels93%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+513 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+6.7"12%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP188%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4900 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 mAh
+45W150%
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.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)15%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 16MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
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ModelGalaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Aquos S3 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 Plus SM-S936B/Dual-SIMSharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaSouth KoreaHong KongTaiwanVietnam
China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
BrandSamsungSharp
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/20253/1/2018
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT-IGZO
Screen size6.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19,5:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2133477 (v10)
Geekbench: 9669 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256.54GB (223.16GB available)
UFS 4.0
64GB (51GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25+ (SM-S936B/DS 256GB)Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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