Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos S3 vs Sony Xperia XZ2
Comparison between Sharp Aquos S3 and Sony Xperia XZ2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos S3, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IGZO LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 165.4 g
- against 198 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.5 %
- against 76.1 %
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 11.1 mm
Sony Xperia XZ2, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 1,200 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 281,749 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 385 Gold cores at 2.7 GHz and four Kryo 385 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Black, Silver, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 11.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 148.2 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 165.4 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 76.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh Best value | 3,180 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IGZO LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,434 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia XZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FS8032 | H8266, H8216, H8296, H8276, 702SO, SOV37 |
