Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2019 4:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:34 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)

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15 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	vs	7 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core27% 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
+256GB (240GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+1080x2246 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.18"3% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)12% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP47% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

1/2.55" inches

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Armored edition with Kevlar (256GB+8GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 6GB RAM + 128GB FS8015
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Sharp
Release date	8/29/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.18" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	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 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	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, 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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast 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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	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 armored with Kevlar • MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) • AI camera • Quick Charge 3.0 • LiquidCool technology • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging 7.5W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)	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