Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R8 vs Samsung Galaxy M35
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R8 and Samsung Galaxy M35: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,751,875
- against 578,500
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
Samsung Galaxy M35, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,570 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IGZO LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.39″
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,875 Best value | 578,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,007 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,926 |
| CPU Description | 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Cyan | Blue, Grey, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Body Height | 159 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 208 g Best value | 222 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 83.8 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,570 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IGZO LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,730 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 456 ppi Best value | 390 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 20,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.31 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R8 | Galaxy M35 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M356B, SM-M356B/DS |
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