Remember Sharp? The Japanese giant, absent from the French market, gives us one more reason to regret it with the release of its latest model, the Aquos Sense8. A compact and well-designed smartphone that is sure to be the envy of people in France.
Sharp, the Japanese smartphone manufacturer, is undeniably missing from the French market. In a previous report, we highlighted the remarkable innovation of Japanese manufacturers who, unfortunately, were unable to excel in the marketing of their products. The recent announcement of the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is therefore sure to arouse regrets.
What we like: a compact smartphone with solid specifications
Compact smartphones have become a rare commodity in the market, but the Aquos Sense8 breaks that trend with its compact dimensions of 153 x 71 x 8.4 mm and a 6.1-inch 90 Hz IGZO OLED display. offers 1080p+ definition and 1300 nits brightness.
The Aquos Sense8 does not stop there in its quest to attract users. Not only does it offer high-level features such as a 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.55-inch format sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, but it also surprises by integrating features often overlooked in modern designs. The smartphone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card readerin addition to the USB-C port capable of data rates of at least 5 Gbps.
With a lightweight aluminum frame, weighing only 159 gramsthe Aquos Sense8 is easy to handle.
It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash storage. With such a configuration, it is not the most powerful Android smartphone, but it promises smooth and fast performance for everyday applications and games.
The smartphone is also powered by an impressive 5,000mAh battery, ensuring extended battery life so you can use your device for longer without having to recharge it frequently. And, for die-hard Android lovers, Sharp has equipped the Aquos Sense8 with Android 13 while promising three major OS updates and five years of security patches, ensuring your device stays up to date. up to date and secure for an extended period of time.
At this point, you might think this phone is for you. However, immediately erase this idea from your mind: it will never be available in Europe.