Introducing Sharp's Sense8 mid-range phone with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 50MP OIS camera

Sharp Introduces New Sense8 Smartphone with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 50MP Camera with OIS

In recent quarters, Google Pixels have gained popularity in Japan, posing a potential threat to local brands. However, with the release of the Sharp Sense8, these concerns might be laid to rest. Priced at JPY 62,150 (slightly below the Pixel 7a at JPY 62,700), this mid-range device is equipped with impressive features.

Design and Battery Life

Sharp has focused on two key aspects for the Sense8: a user-friendly camera and a long-lasting battery. The phone boasts an upgraded battery capacity of 5,000mAh (previously 4,570mAh on the Sense7), all while maintaining a lightweight design of just 159g. With its premium aluminum unibody and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, the Sense8 strikes the perfect balance between style and durability.

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Display and Performance

The Sense8 boasts a 6.1” IGZO OLED panel with 1,080 x 2,432px resolution. Its variable refresh rate ranges from 1 to 90Hz, with black frame insertion, providing a smooth experience akin to a 180Hz display. The brightness reaches an impressive 1,300 nits. This is a significant upgrade compared to the Sense7, which featured a 60Hz display.

Under the hood, the Sense8 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Its CPU is 36% faster, and the GPU offers a 33% boost in performance compared to the Sense7's Snapdragon 695. Paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card), this device ensures seamless multitasking and ample storage space.

Camera Capabilities

The Sense8 takes smartphone photography to the next level. Equipped with a 50MP main camera sensor (1/1.55”) featuring 1.0µm pixels (2.0µm with binning), it enables stunning high-resolution shots. The main sensor also supports native 2x zoom functionality. Sharp has added optical image stabilization (OIS) to the Sense8, enhancing image stabilization and reducing blurriness. Additionally, there is an 8MP ultra-wide camera module on the back, providing a versatile photography experience.

Other Features and Availability

The Sense8 comes with a microSD slot for expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort. However, it lacks fast charging capability. In terms of connectivity, the device supports dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), 5G, WiMAX 2+, Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. A side-mounted fingerprint reader ensures convenient unlocking.

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The Sharp Sense8 is currently available exclusively in Japan. You can purchase it on contract from DoCoMo and UQ. It is expected to be offered by other major Japanese carriers as well.

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