Sharp has unveiled its latest smartphone offerings in Japan: the Aquos R9 Pro and Aquos Sense 9. Following the recent launch of Smart Air Purifiers and home appliances in India, these devices highlight Sharp's commitment to innovation in the mobile sector.
Aquos R9 Pro
The Aquos R9 Pro is equipped with an advanced Vario-Summicron camera system designed by Leica. It features a primary camera with approximately 50.3MP resolution, complemented by a wide-angle and telephoto camera, each also at 50.3MP, both supporting Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The front-facing camera also boasts 50.3MP, allowing for stunning selfies. Additional camera capabilities include a 14-inch spectral sensor, Dolby Vision video capture, and the ProPix image quality engine. A dedicated shutter key enhances user control over shooting functions.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, this smartphone comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The 6.7-inch Pro-IGZO OLED display features a 240Hz refresh rate and Quad HD+ resolution, ensuring vibrant visuals with blue light reduction technology. Sharp promises three OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the device, which weighs 229g and measures approximately 162x78x9.3mm. Other features include face and fingerprint recognition, an IPX5/IPX8/IP6X rating, Bluetooth 5.4, nano-SIM/eSIM support, Dolby Vision Atmos, and a dual thermo management system. Pricing details have yet to be disclosed, but the device is available for reservations.
Aquos Sense 9
The Aquos Sense 9 showcases a sleek design with free-form curves and a distinctive camera layout, built to comply with MIL standards. It is the first in the Aquos Sense series to feature a 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED display, offering a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a 240Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, this device packs a 5000mAh battery, promising up to 10 hours of daily use with an Intelligent Charge function.
It offers up to 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. The dual rear camera setup includes a 50.3MP main camera, paired with a wide-angle lens, while a 32MP selfie camera takes care of front-facing photography. Camera features include Smart EIS for stable video recording, palm-sized photo capability, and the ProPix engine for enhanced image quality.
The Aquos Sense 9 also supports face and fingerprint recognition, features stereo speakers, 6GB of virtual RAM, and offers a USB Type-C port. With an IPX5/IPX8/IP6X rating, it is built to withstand various environmental challenges. This smartphone weighs 166g and measures approximately 149x73x8.9mm, available in six color options, including a unique bicolor and simple monotone designs.
The Aquos Sense 9 is priced at 64,900 Yen and is available through several carriers, including NTT Docomo, Soft Bank, au, Rakuten Mobile, UQ Mobile, and J:com.
