Sharp Aquos R3 (6GB + 128GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity

(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#76 in Best 6-Inch Smartphones
#1691 in Best 5G Smartphones
#1728 in Best NFC Smartphones
#1823 in Best Android Smartphones
#1944 in Best AI Smartphones
#1947 in Best Smartphones
#2687 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity

(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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Good value: >12 GB
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Good value: >256 GB
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Good value: >3.2 GHz
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Good value: >1500
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Good value: >4000
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Good value: 8+
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Good value: >950 MHz
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Good value: >700
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Good value: >3200 MHz
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Good value: 5
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Good value: > 50 GB/s
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Good value: 4
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Good value: >16 GB
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <6 nm
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >9 W
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Importance: LOW
Good value: >8192 KB
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Good value: >2048 KB
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Good value: >512 KB
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >100000 million
Importance: LOW
Good value: 3.3
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Good value: 3.2
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Good value: 2.0/3.0
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Good value: >50 MP
Importance: HIGH
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Good value: >60
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: ≥1.2 µm
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2.5x
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Good value: ≥2
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Good value: >16 MP
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Good value: >130
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Good value: >120
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Good value: ≥2
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Good value: >5.2
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Good value: 3.1/3.2
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Good value: ≥2
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Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: ≥6.6 inches
Importance: HIGH
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >400 ppi
Importance: HIGH
Importance: HIGH
Good value: ≥120 Hz
Importance: HIGH
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >300 Hz
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >800 nits
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Good value: >1300 nits
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Good value: >1000 nits
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Good value: >5000 mAh
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Good value: >60 W
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Good value: <45 min
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Good value: >40 W
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Good value: >10 W
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Good value: >800
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Good value: ≥3
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Good value: <162 mm
Importance: LOW
Good value: <75 mm
Importance: LOW
Good value: <8 mm
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <190 g
Importance: LOW
Good value: <98cm³
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Good value: ≥1.5 m
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Good value: >8
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Good value: >400 ppi
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Good value: >9 W
Importance: HIGH
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Good value: >5000 mAh
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >256 GB
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >950 MHz
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: ≥6.6 inches
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >800
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >50 MP
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
The Sharp Aquos R3 is a flagship phone featuring a controversial double notch design but a praised 6.2-inch Pro IGZO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD resolution. It offers powerful performance with a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM but has a small 3,200 mAh battery which could be a limitation. The camera setup includes a 12.2MP photo sensor and a dedicated 20.1MP...Read more
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The Sharp Aquos R3 is a flagship phone featuring a controversial double notch design but a praised 6.2-inch Pro IGZO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD resolution. It offers powerful performance with a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM but has a small 3,200 mAh battery which could be a limitation. The camera setup includes a 12.2MP photo sensor and a dedicated 20.1MP...Read more
The Sharp Aquos R3 is defined by a unique dual-notch design, featuring a 6.2-inch Pro IGZO LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, WQHD+ resolution, and Dolby Vision support. Powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the device provides flagship performance with a 12.2MP main camera and a specialized 20MP video-only sensor featuring AI Live Story. While praised for its display and speed, the...Read more
The Sharp Aquos R3 is a unique 6.2-inch flagship featuring a polarizing dual-notch design that houses both a front camera and a physical home button/fingerprint scanner. Its standout 120Hz Pro IGZO display offers 3120 x 1440 resolution and HDR 10 support, delivering a visual experience competitive with the Samsung Galaxy S10. Driven by a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and...Read more
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The Sharp Aquos R3 is a unique 6.2-inch flagship featuring a polarizing dual-notch design that houses both a front camera and a physical home button/fingerprint scanner. Its standout 120Hz Pro IGZO display offers 3120 x 1440 resolution and HDR 10 support, delivering a visual experience competitive with the Samsung Galaxy S10. Driven by a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and...Read more
The NextPit review characterizes the Sharp AQUOS R3 as a powerful but deeply flawed flagship, featuring a high-quality 120Hz Pro IGZO display that is marred by a controversial "double notch" design. While powered by a snappy Snapdragon 855 processor, the device is constrained by an undersized 3,200 mAh battery that struggles with heavy, high-refresh-rate usage. The camera system...Read more
The NextPit review of the Sharp Aquos R3 highlights a device defined by its unique double-notch design and a high-end 6.2-inch Pro IGZO display. While the screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD+ resolution for smooth, crisp visuals, the design, featuring both top and bottom cutouts, is criticized for being "unelegant" with thick bezels. Performance is a major pro, with the...Read more
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