Sharp has officially introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the AQUOS R11, in Japan.
The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and will go on sale starting July 9.
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The price for the unlocked, SIM-free version has not yet been announced.
Design and Display
The AQUOS R11 follows Sharp's minimalist design language inspired by the Miyake design concept. It is available in Navy Blue, Ivory Yellow, and Terracotta Red.
The phone measures 156 x 74 x 8.9mm and weighs 195 grams.
On the front, it sports a 6.5-inch Pro IGZO OLED display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution and a punch-hole cutout.
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The screen can reach a peak brightness of 3,600 nits.
Camera System
The camera setup is a key highlight.
It features a Leica-supervised triple rear camera array: a 50.3-megapixel main sensor, a 50.3-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 38.5-megapixel telephoto lens.
The front houses a 50.3-megapixel selfie camera.
AI-powered features include automatic zoom adjustment for better framing.
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A unique "breathing light" built into the rear camera module supports eight nature-inspired colors and can work with the phone's white noise mode to create a calming atmosphere.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset is paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The device packs a 5,100mAh battery with 36W wired charging support.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7.
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The AQUOS R11 also boasts strong durability with IPX5, IPX8, IPX9, and IP6X ratings for water and dust resistance.
