Sharp Aquos R9 pro unveiled with a giant 1/0.98" sensor, plus a 1/1.56" 65mm tele camera

29 October 2024
The phone will be available in Japan first (this December), but will expand to several other markets later on. 

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  • 30 Oct 2024

Companies should bring different designs. This one is similar to xiaomi ultra's camera module

    Bosic012, 30 Oct 2024Sony needs to up their game.I can agree. This is literally Sharp's answer to the Sony Xperia Pro-i.

      This is definitely a huge upgrade from previous Aquos Pro models. I personally don't mind not having the non-S Snapdragon 8 chips, as they're still crazy powerful.

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        • 30 Oct 2024

        Why are people complaining it's a SD 8s Gen 3.. It still gets the job done and can handle heavy games. People are so picky and expect so much from a brand that's not even doing well on the smartphone market. Like I know the price to spec ratio is bad but you aren't forced to buy this thing but that doesn't mean you trash talk it.

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          • 30 Oct 2024

          Eduard33, 29 Oct 2024You're not getting the point. All those 1" flagsh... moreCorrect. 50 megapixel and 1.6 micrometer pixel size always means a slightly larger sensor area than 1" type sensors when it comes to 4:3 aspect ratio sensors. I already wrote tbis before, but gsmarena deletes approximately 50% of my posts without any reason.

            Anonymous, 30 Oct 2024Ah, excuses. We all know you just can't afford this on... moreI don't get why some people has got nothing better to do than polluting the internet with their BS. Go find a job, sweetie, your life will get better. I promise

              Anonymous, 30 Oct 2024Have you ever considered using your tiny brain and think ab... moreJiyen235 is correct though.Jiyen was mentioning lyt-900 specifically being called 1 inch type in other GSMArena pages when it's actually 1/0.98.
              You anonymous and Davidfr moved off topic.
              Up till now.

              There are ONLY two 1 inch type sensors used for phones, the old imx989 and the new lyt 900.
              imx989 may be exactly 1/1 but trusted sources for it is scarce. But Jiyen235 wasn't referring to that. So stay on topic.

              The link Jiyen235 posted does show that that 1/0.98 inch are also called 1 inch sensors (probably for convenience).

              Go check GSMArena news and respective pages for Xiaomi 14 ultra, Oppo Find X ultra, Vivo X100 ultra. All have 1/0.98in but GSMarena just calls them 1 inch type.

                Mobilemaster, 29 Oct 2024And where are these displays made because I heard the facto... moreThe closed Japanese factory mainly manufactured large displays for TV and misc.
                It is not a factory that manufactures small displays for smartphones or other applications.

                  Sony needs to up their game.

                    At least we it's a triple camera setup now. Still wished it was a single camera with the 19mm equivalent. Or the add on 3x periscope zoom. Well this is fine.

                    But true $1300 for a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is nuts. At least it'll be efficient enough.

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                      • 30 Oct 2024

                      jiyen235, 29 Oct 2024https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/info/2023/2023061501.html ... moreHave you ever considered using your tiny brain and think about the possibility of GSMArena referring actual 1/1" sensors that a lot of (or should I say, "several") flagships have been used? 1/0.98" sensor is relatively new and like you said, it haven't been used a lot yet (or should I say "a few"). I know you just want to feel smart by pointing out people but dude let me tell you, doing such a thing won't make you look smart.

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                        • 30 Oct 2024

                        The camera system seems to be inspired from the Oppo Find X6 Pro.

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                          SigmaR, 29 Oct 2024If it had a SD 8 Elite, it would have been my next phone. W... moreAh, excuses. We all know you just can't afford this one with your salary. You don't need to lie sweetie.

                            8s gen 3 is a very weird choice, but it's still an incredible phone with an insane camera system and great display. May have to look into importing this

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                              jiyen235, 29 Oct 2024why do japanese phones cost so much yet skimp out on stuff?... moreWhat phones are coming with 8 Elite? And what is that Elite can do that 8Gen3 cant?

                                If it had a SD 8 Elite, it would have been my next phone. What a pity, the camera must be awesome

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                                  • 29 Oct 2024

                                  The Android Freak, 29 Oct 2024It's exclusive to Japan. Relax and enjoy your Oppo Fin... moreHeh, no

                                    SA466, 29 Oct 2024I kind of thought of Sharp as being on their way out after ... moreNothing Phone 3 will use same 8s Gen 3/8s Gen 4 and not 8 Gen 3/8 Elite for that matter.

                                      SA466, 29 Oct 2024I kind of thought of Sharp as being on their way out after ... moreCost cutting.

                                        NiJon, 29 Oct 2024Too bad it's Asia only. Would love for Sharp to enter ... moreNot happening in next five years.

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