Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia R1 Plus vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2018 12:16 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:34 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia R1 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	vs	25 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+402 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6"15% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% 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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2620 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia R1 32GB + 3GB RAM, Sony G2299	Sharp Aquos S3 6GB RAM + 128GB FS8015
Country or region available	India	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Sony	Sharp
Release date	11/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	5.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	150/50 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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	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, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	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, Silver • 2.5D curved glass • Exmor Sony sensor • 4G VoLTE • WiFi Miracast • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging 7.5W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)	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