ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 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 6:20 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 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!

8 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3250 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)5% Lighter
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP25% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (114GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	Sharp Aquos S3 6GB RAM + 128GB FS8015
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	ZTE	Sharp
Release date	5/1/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	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	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 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/1.8 (aperture)	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	OIS: Optical 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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/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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 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	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (High edition 128GB)
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	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Black, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging 7.5W
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	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