Chinese smartphone maker SHARP has launched a new smartphone in China called SHARP AQUOS S2. The smartphone comes with 6GB RAM and is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC. It is first phone to be powered by SD660. The device has almost bezel-less screen.
SHARP AQUOS S2 sports a 5.5 inch Full HD+ ( 2040 x 1080 pixels) LCD Display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is powered by a 64 bit 1.8GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Processor with 4GB RAM and Adreno 508 GPU. The another variants is powered by a 64 bit 2.2GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Processor with 6GB RAM and Adreno 512 GPU
SHARP AQUOS S2 comes with dual camera setup, it comes with 12 Megapixel primary and 8Megapixel secondary rear camera with Dual tone LED flash and Phase Detection Autofocus. For selfies, it comes with a 8 Megapixel wide-angle front camera. It comes in 64GB/128GB in-built storage options, which can be expanded upto 128GB using MicroSD card.
Its connectivity options include 4G, VoLTE, 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi Direct, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB OTG, and USB Type-C. It packs a 2,930 mAh Battery with Quick charging support. There is a Fingerprint scanner on its back side.
SHARP AQUOS S2 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with Cool UI. It is a dual sim device with dual standby support.
SHARP AQUOS S2 Key Specifications:
- 5.5 inch Full HD+ IPS screen
- 2.2GHz Octa core processor
- 4GB/6GB RAM
- Adreno 512 GPU
- 12 Megapixel + 8 Megapixel rear camera with LED Flash
- 8 Megapixel front camera
- 2,930 mAh battery
- 64GB/128GB Internal storage options, can be expanded upto 128GB
- Android 7 Nougat
SHARP AQUOS S2 Price in China 2499RMB for 4GB RAM, SD 630 variant, while the SD 660 SoC + 6GB RAM model is priced at 3499 Yuan. It comes in Black, White, Blue and Green colors. It is available in China.
Commenting on the launch,Dr. Luo Zhongsheng, Global CEO for SHARP & InFocus Mobile,“With extensive R&D experience in innovative technologies and deep understanding of full screen technologies, SHARP is devoted towards providing a superior and enhanced technological experience to the consumers. We are constantly experimenting and working toward breaking limits in the smartphone technology. The Aquos S2 is our 29thdevice in full screen technology and is a testament of our commitment towards providing the best to our customers.”
He further added, “We believe that bezel less screens are the ultimate achievement for full screen smartphones and with the Aquos S2, we have overcome the challenges like installation of front camera, fingerprint sensor and more. We at SHARP, will continue to explore the field of 100% bezel less screen and aim to achieve technology breakthroughs.”