Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini

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

1/30/2025 8:39 AM, updated: 3/14/2025 12:21 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 mini X Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sharp Aquos S3 mini Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (223GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+1440x3120 pixels104% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+498 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	420 PPI
+6.9"25% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 50MP + 50MP18 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full 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	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G 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	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3020 mAh
+45W4 times 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	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 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	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)56% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 20.2MP68% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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Model	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Aquos S3 mini
Other model names	Galaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIM	Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Sharp
Release date	2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/2025	3/1/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in)	73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor 2	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	498 PPI	420 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Armor 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
System version	Android 15	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10) Geekbench: 9846 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 4.0	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	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) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()	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, SA/NSA, Sub6	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary 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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	20.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5184x3888 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3020 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	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	• Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX • Stylus (S Pen) • Circle to Search	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)	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