Sharp AQUOS Crystal Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1.5 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery
2040 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 131 mm Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Width 67 mm Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Depth 10 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Weight 141 g Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Sharp AQUOS Crystal has a height of 131 mm, a width of 67 mm and a thickness of 10 mm. The weight of the phone is 141 g.

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DISPLAY Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology S-CG Silicon
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sharp AQUOS Crystal is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

Sharp AQUOS Crystal is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Sharp AQUOS Crystal reaches the frequency of 1.2 GHz.

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MEMORY Sharp AQUOS Crystal
RAM 1.5 GB Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 8 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Sharp AQUOS Crystal is 1.5 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Sharp AQUOS Crystal
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Special Effects Scenery, Night Catch
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, Sequential Shot function
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Flash
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sharp AQUOS Crystal has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 8 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2040 mAh Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 780 minutes Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 780 min
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Sharp AQUOS Crystal is 2040 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Sharp AQUOS Crystal is provided with a talk time about 780 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Technology CDMA2000 1X
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Navigation GPS, A-GPS

Sharp AQUOS Crystal supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Data Transmission EV-DO, LTE
2G Band 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, GAP, SDAP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, GATT
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features HD Voice, Clari-Fi technology, LiveStage technology, Clip Now function
OTHERS Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Included Accessories Power adapter

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