Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R8s vs Realme 12+
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R8s and Realme 12+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R8s, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 190 g
Realme 12+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,750 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,300 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 614,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 973 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,413 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with 2 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 629 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Green, Beige, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 159 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % | 87.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,750 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, One Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR, LTPO, 120Hz | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R8s | 12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SH‑52D | RMX3867 |
