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Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:47 MP & 2 MP

Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 79% of smartphones
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.6

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 80% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £530

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.6

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

7.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

7.7
Brand name
Sharp
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
â–² Better than 81% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
47 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
47 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 47 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 82.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
120.3 mm²
Main camera sensor area
120.3 mm²
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 120.3 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 98.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.6 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.6 µm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.6 µm which is larger than in 97% of smartphones and equal to the size in 1.2% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1260x 2730 px
Screen resolution
1260x 2730 px
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2730 px which is higher than that of 81.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
456 ppi
Pixel density
456 ppi
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 456 ppi which is higher than that of 86.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Refresh rate
240 Hz
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 240 Hz which is higher than in 99.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.3% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Charging speed
67 W
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162 mm
Height
162 mm
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162 mm which is shorter than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
74 mm
Width
74 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74 mm which is narrower than 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.5 mm
Thickness
9.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.5 mm which is thicker than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
207 g
Weight
207 g
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 207 g which is heavier than 68.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
107,892 cm³
Device volume
107,892 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107,892 cm³ which is larger than 79.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3.76x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    120.3 mm²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (120.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    120.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 0.8 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.6 µm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    20000000:1
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (20000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    20,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    240 Hz
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2.69x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    8,377
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (8,377 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    8,377 vs 3,115
  • 5.3% better value for money
    Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.72 vs 7.3).
    7.72 vs 7.34
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.69x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    8,377
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (8,377 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    8,377 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    64 GB/s
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 50% more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    6,144 KB
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 83.5% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    2,250
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,250 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,250 vs 1,226
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 23.7% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    752
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (752 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    752 vs 608
  • 3.76x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    120.3 mm²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (120.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    120.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.8 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.6 µm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    Dolby Vision video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    20000000:1
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (20000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    20,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    240 Hz
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 15.4% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    456 ppi
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (456 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    456 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2730 px
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2730 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2730 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 2 mm narrower
    Width
    74 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74 mm vs 76 mm
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 1.6 mm shorter
    Height
    162 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    47 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (47 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    47 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No ultra power-saving mode
    Ultra power-saving mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not have an ultra power-saving mode, the average smartphone does. 93.8% of smartphones include ultra power-saving.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 1.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5.44x less popular
    Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    47 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (47 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    47 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (12 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    12 MP vs 16 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.3
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.3 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.3 vs f/2.2
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No ultra power-saving mode
    Ultra power-saving mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not have an ultra power-saving mode, the average smartphone does. 93.8% of smartphones include ultra power-saving.
  • 1.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 5.5% heavier
    Weight
    207 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (207 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    207 g vs 196.2 g
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Japan
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China
  • 10.3% larger volume
    Device volume
    107,892 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107892 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    107,892 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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06/08/2022
Summary of the review
Sharp Aquos R7 Review: Ultra niche Japanese phone with a massive 1-inch camera
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06/08/2022
Summary of the review
Sharp Aquos R7 Review: An ultra-niche Japanese smartphone with a 1-inch sensor
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What we like about Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Outstanding Pro IGZO OLED display with up to 240Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness, providing crisp visuals and smooth scrolling.
  • Impressive camera hardware, featuring a large 1-inch 47.2MP sensor and Leica-optimized 7-element lens, capable of producing photos with a professional, shallow depth-of-field look.
  • Solid overall performance powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, handling regular smartphone use and apps without issues.
  • Near-stock Android experience with regular security updates.
  • Durable build with an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and IP68 dust and water resistance.
  • Useful features such as a headphone jack, expandable storage via microSD slot, and loud stereo speakers.
  • The large Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max under-display fingerprint sensor is notably reliable and easy to use.

What we don't like about Sharp Aquos R7 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Mediocre battery life, with some testers only getting 4 to 4.5 hours of screen-on time per day, partly due to the power-intensive Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.
  • Camera performance suffers in low light, with photos appearing artificially enhanced, too warm, or soft compared to competitors.
  • Noticeably slow camera shutter speed and image processing time, making 'point and shoot' photography challenging.
  • Limited availability of the phone outside of Japan, leading to potential network connectivity issues (e.g., 5G/4G bands) and difficulties with OS updates in other regions.
  • The retail box does not include a charger or charging cable.
  • Limited availability of local accessories (cases, screen protectors).
  • Video recording may exhibit frame-skipping and pixelation when zooming.

Verdict

The Sharp Aquos R7 is a flagship smartphone featuring a 6.6-inch Pro IGZO OLED display with a 1Hz-240Hz adaptive refresh rate, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its main pros are the exceptional 1-inch 47.2MP main camera sensor co-developed with Leica for superior low-light performance and natural bokeh, the ultra-smooth and bright (2000 nits peak) display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection, IP68 dust and water resistance, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support. Potential cons include a mediocre battery life despite the 5,000mAh capacity, the use of the older, less efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the lack of an ultra-wide or zoom lens, and limited availability (primarily a Japan-only release).

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