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Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) vs Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)

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

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Compare Sharp Aquos Crystal X Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) 26Points
6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH) Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X
5"
ASV

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

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Aquos S3 (64GB)} 26 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) vs Aquos Crystal (305SH)} 2 Advantages Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6"20%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP12 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2040 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)17%
Lighter
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)Advantage
TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView) display is brighter and more vivid

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
ModelAquos S3 (64GB)Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Other model namesSharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032SoftBank Sharp AQUOS Crystal 305SH for Japan
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong KongTaiwanVietnam
China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Japan
Japan
BrandSharpSharp
Release date3/1/20188/1/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)67 x 131 millimeters (2.64 x 5.16 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)
Screen size6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 900/1800 (Bands 3,8)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot 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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh2040 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue
โ€ข Sharp Feel UX
โ€ข HD Voice
โ€ข Harman Kardon sound
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)Sharp Aquos Crystal (305SH)
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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