Sharp Releases World's Lightest 6-Inch Phone With Snapdragon 845 SoC

Sharp has released Aquos Zero, which the company claimed to be the world's lightest 6-inch phone. The corporation states that its lightness was achieved by the use of aramid fiber and magnesium alloy. It is confirmed that the phone is fully ready for its first appearance in the international market, and it will be available for sale in Taiwan on 15th January.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC along with 128GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM. It is supported by Android 9 Pie out of the box and packed with a 6.2-inch curved OLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels and Gorilla Glass 5 for screen protection. The device also features a fingerprint sensor which is mounted on the phone’s rear. The device is backed with a 3,130mAh battery. Those are the initial specs provided by the company.

As for Aquos Zero’s camera system, it is said that the smartphone is equipped with a single 22.6MP main camera with f/1.9 off aperture. Also, there is also an 8MP camera for taking selfies on the front. However, it remains vague whether the smartphone is packed with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) or Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

The device comes with single SIM card, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE, Dolby Atmos support, and GPS. However, the new flagship reaches the waterproof rating of IP68. In addition, it is rumored that the phone features two charging ICs, which the company claims to assist heat dissipation while performing heavy duties.

Sharp’s Aquos Zero is only offered in a single color variant, which is Meteorite Black. Its retail price is at 19,990 in TWD (around Rs. 45,800). Furthermore, a special offer from the company for people who purchase the smartphone before February ends, which is a free-of-charge Bluetooth headset.