Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos Zero vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Comparison between Sharp Aquos Zero and Samsung Galaxy S9: 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 Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos Zero, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,130 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 163 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S9, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 570 ppi
- against 536 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | — |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 250,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core: 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA/LATAM and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Grey, Lavender, Red, Gold, Ice |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Body Height | 154 mm | 147.7 mm |
| Weight | 146 g Best value | 163 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,130 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ Best value | 5.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,992 px Best value | 2,960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 536 ppi | 570 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, 3D Touch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.63 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SH-Z10 | SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K |
Features
| Specification | Aquos Zero | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Bixby natural-language commands |
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