Sharp announced its latest smartphone with dual notches, dubbed Sharp Aquos R2 Compact. This device gets power from the Snapdragon 845 processor. For more details, check it out!

Sharp Aquos R2 Compact specs

Without a doubt, 2018 is the year of notched smartphones. The Essential phone was the first Android device with a display cut out, but the notch only became popular after the release of the Apple iPhone X. Besides that, there is a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie lens, like the OnePlus 6T. Today, the first dual-notch phone from Sharp company, dubbed Sharp Aquos R2 Compact makes its debut on the market.

The company has launched this device in Japan with dual notches on the top and bottom of the screen. The one on the top is for a single 8MP front-facin lens, and the other one for the fingerprint scanner. Let’s move on to the display. In details, the Sharp Aquos R2 Compact specs feature a 5.2-inch IGZO LCD with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio. Powering of this smartphone is the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Adreno 630 GPU.

In addition, the Aquos R2 Compact runs Android 9.0 Pie as the operating system. Moreover, the Sharp device sports 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Additionally, there is a MicroSD card slot with up to 512GB expandable storage. Whereas, the Aquos R2 Compact camera packs a single 22.6MP rear sensor. Besides, this device packs a 2500mAh power box with fast battery charging support via the USB-C connector.

Sharp Aquos R2 Compact release date and price

The Aquos R2 Compact is now available in Japan. How about the cost? The Sharp Aquos R2 Compact price is $443 ~ Rs. 31, 990. Are you excited about the first dual-notch smartphone arrival? Share your ideas with us!