Two-notched Sharp Aquos R2 Compact launched and priced
If you can live with notches in a smartphone, then take a look at the newly announced Sharp Aquos R2 Compact. It is a flagship Android smartphone that features a 5.2-inch display with two notches, Snapdragon 845 top CPU, 4GB RAM, and single 22MP camera.
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Sharp is planning to release it only in Japan but there is a possibility that it may become available in select countries like the Philippines, Singapore, and even in the USA. Of course, better to wait for more availability info once it becomes available in its home country.
The Sharp Aquos is priced at $660 or roughly P35,000 in Philippine pesos SRP.
Sharp Aquos R2 Compact official photos
Sharp Aquos R2 Compact price, specs, release date in the Philippines
- Display: 5.2-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, two notches
- Design: Gorilla Glass
- CPU: Snapdragon 845 octa-core, Adreno 530 graphics
- Memory: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB, microSD card
- Camera: 22MP f/1.9 single lens, 4K UHD video
- Selfie: 8MP AI front camera
- Battery: 2500 mAh, Quick Charging
- Security: Fingerprint sensor
- Connectivity: WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE
- Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie
- Colors: Green, White, Black
- Price: $650 or estimated P34,990 for 4GB + 64GB memory
- Release: November 2018 in Japan, non-exclusive availability to the Philippines, India to be announced
