Waited. Long awaited interesting novelties from the Taiwanese brand Foxconn. After the IT corporation started acquiring bankrupt brands, the trademarks felt a new life. The same Sharp made a great hit with the Z3 model (very similar to the iPhone 7). But this is not surprising, as Apple products are assembled in Taiwan at Foxconn factories. And now, the latest novelty – Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus.
The new smartphone is already available for sale, although only in Taiwan. But this is a temporary problem. Since the novelty with an affordable price and such cool specifications will not go unnoticed. Soon, reviews, firmware instructions, and programs for Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus will be seen on all international IT forums. As it was with all previous Sharp-Foxconn gadgets.
Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus: Technical Specifications
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor | 2x ARM Cortex-A76 up to 2.3 GHz
6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 1.8 GHz 8 nm process, 64-bit |
| Graphics Adapter | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (500 MHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, microSD cards up to 2 TB |
| Operating System | Android 10 |
| Display (size, type, resolution) | 6.7 inches, IGZO, 1080×2400 |
| Refresh Rate | Images – 90Hz, Touch sampling – 120Hz |
| Dimensions | 166x78x8.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Protection | Fingerprint scanner, IP68 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery, Runtime | 4120 mAh, up to 2 days on a single charge |
| Cameras | Main – 4 sensors: 48, 5, 2×2 MP
Front – 8 and 2 MP |
| Price in Taiwan | $315 |
Very attractive Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus phone
The main criterion for choice is price. Considering that in the budget segment, few look at smartphones costing more than 300 US dollars. In the affordable segment, Xiaomi is dominant. And it can be confidently said that Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus is aimed at strong competition with a Chinese representative. There are chances to win if Foxconn’s factory managed to install a good camera and refine the rest of the functionality. Then, there’s a fight.
For readers who have never encountered Sharp smartphones, we will try to briefly explain what pitfalls can be encountered when buying. Based on the example of the Sharp Z3 (FS8009):
- With prolonged use (more than 14 days since the last reboot), the ambient light sensor stops working. You talk on the phone, remove it from your ear, and the screen goes black. For about 2 minutes, the smartphone acts as a brick, then revives. Solved by rebooting.
- There are no “second call” and “conference” functions. Simply not provided by the gadget and this was not indicated anywhere in the store.
- Incorrect charging from different power blocks. It was accidentally discovered that when charging with the original Blackberry 9900 charger, the battery lasts up to 7 days in talk mode with Wi-Fi on.
But overall, in the context of the Sharp Z3 smartphone, which has been in use for over 3 years, the rest of the functionality is satisfactory. Only a good screen and protection were missing. But with the Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus, you can not worry about anything.
What is an IGZO screen and why is it better than IPS
Yes, IGZO is better than IPS matrices. It is not an equivalent of the IPS standard, as many pseudo-specialists on social networks try to convince us. The IGZO matrix was created not to avoid paying a percentage to IPS patent owners. The development was initiated by the Japanese, who wanted to reduce the power consumption of liquid crystal displays. By the way, IGZO matrices were created at Sharp. And the enterprises, along with the developments, fell into the hands of the Taiwanese brand Foxconn.
For those interested – study the documentation available online. In the market, IGZO matrices are considered the best solution in terms of price, energy consumption, and touch response. In terms of picture quality, IGZO lags behind IPS Retina. So, Apple’s management can sleep peacefully for now.
In conclusion
Starting with the Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus smartphone and ending with a comparison of LCD matrices. Let’s see what price the new product will have on the global market. If the price exceeds $400, Sharp will have a huge chance to stay forever on its own market. And if the pricing policy is fair, why not buy such an interesting smartphone in terms of technical specifications.
Protection IP68 – that’s great. This topic has long been promoted by the Apple brand. And we want Android device manufacturers to join the process. By the way, LG, Samsung, and Sony have also started releasing protected smartphones. Only at astronomical prices. For complete happiness, the Sharp Aquos Sense 4 Plus would need protection according to MIL-STD 810G standard, and it would be priceless. But these are just thoughts aloud.
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