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Sharp Aquos R2 compact

4.2 NeoScore #4212 of 6270

Launched January 2019

Overview

NeoScore

4.2

#4212 of 6270

Design & display
7.1
Performance & hardware
3.8
Camera
5.5
Connectivity
4.9
Battery & charging
1.7

Strengths

  • Its 120 Hz display is among the best of its time.
  • Its 485 ppi density is among the highest of its time.
  • Its 22.6 MP resolution is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 2,500 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its f/1.9 aperture is slightly below average for phones of its time.
Display
5.2″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,280 px120 Hz
Design
135 g64 mm131 mm9.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
2,500 mAh18 W
Cameras
22.6 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 8 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 9

Editorial report

Sharp Aquos R2 compact technical sheet

The Sharp Aquos R2 compact is aimed at people who want a small, light phone and can accept limited battery capacity: its 2,500 mAh battery holds less than those in most phones launched around the same time. Fast charging is rated at 18 W, average for phones of its time.

Its 5.2-inch display has a 1080 × 2280 px resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and 485 ppi density. The refresh rate and pixel density are among the best of its time, giving the compact screen two standout specifications. The phone weighs 135 g and has IP68 protection against water and dust.

The camera’s 22.6 MP resolution is higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. It also has optical image stabilization and records 4K video at 30 fps, but no optical zoom. This configuration pairs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, expandable by up to 512 GB with a memory card. Connectivity includes NFC, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Its operating system is Android 9.

This is a compact option for people who value a high-refresh-rate, sharp display, with battery capacity as the clear compromise. The overall NeoScore is 4.2. Its display and camera compare favorably with phones launched around the same time, while its battery capacity is lower than most.

Technical index

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4.17 /10

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Aquos R2 compact

Design & display

7.1

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 485 ppi
9.8
Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Touchscreen
1.5
Weight 135 g
10.0
Resistance Features IP68
8.5
Usable Surface 80.5 %
6.7
Body Thickness 9.3 mm
5.7

Performance & hardware

3.8

RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 10 nm
4.3
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
6.5
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

5.5

Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 22.6 Mpx
6.6
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

4.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
7.5
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM
4.0

Battery & charging

1.7

Battery Capacity 2,500 mAh
2.2
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
7.05
Performance & hardware
3.81
Camera
5.47
Connectivity
4.93
Battery & charging
1.73
NeoScore rank
#4212 / 6270

Sharp

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor Process Size
10 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 630
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 385 Gold cores at 2.6 GHz and four Kryo 385 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes
Maximum memory card
512 GB

Design

Body Colors
Green, White, Black
Body Thickness
9.3 mm
Body Width
64 mm
Body Height
131 mm
Weight
135 g
Usable Surface
80.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
5.2″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,280 px
Display Pixel Density
485 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Front

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 9
OS Family
Android
OS Version
9
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42
Cellular Technologies
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 Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
150 Mbps
Max. upload speed
50 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio

Technical

Model numbers
SH-M09

Aquos R2 compact

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
22.6 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
No
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Sensor
Resolution
22.6 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
No
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2

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