In the crowded market of flamboyant flagships and enormous camera bumps, loaded with tech you just know people really aren’t using on a daily basis, the Sharp Aquos Sense 8 is different for one refreshing reason: It’s practical.
For those who value reliability, efficiency and effectiveness more than the glitz of how much you paid for your smartphone, the Sense 8 is a useful reminder that smartphones don’t need to cost big money to actually be any good.
Design That Makes Sense
Things are clean and minimalistic on the Aquos Sense 8. Sharp, meanwhile, goes with a lightweight frame that has a matte finish which feels comfortable in the hand and resists fingerprints. It’s not aiming to be the most ultrathin, chasing a sliver of phone so thin (and sharp) that it could theoretically cut you if you stay seated at your desk too long; instead, it optimizes for ergonomics — something that you’ll only appreciate more and more as the days drag on of one-handed use.
Durability also receives a quiet but welcome upgrade. Built to take real-life damage, with IPX5/8 water resistance and MIL-STD-810H certification for those sudden rain showers, the dusty work site or even an accidental drop. This is not delicate glass art; it’s a phone designed to survive the daily grind.
A Display Made for Comfort
Sharp’s display game is strong, as always, with the Sense 8’s clear 6.1-inch IGZO OLED panel. The colours are bright but not oversaturated, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling silky smooth — something that’s often lacking from phones at this price.
But what is truly special about the screen is that it's power efficient. With the use of IGZO tech, the phone is able to dynamically adjust its refresh rates in order to conserve battery when it's showing still content or behaving more conservatively and ramp things up when you need performance bringing users that perfect blend of mixing performance with efficiency.
Reliable Performance Without Overheating
Inside, the Aquos Sense 8 is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 — a mid-range SoC that’s capable of doing all the basic stuff you want your phone to do (texting, streaming, apps, light gaming and multitasking) without lagging out. Hardcore gamers won’t be the main audience, but for everyday folks who want to play games without lag, it should do more than well enough.
The big win is actually heat management. While many mid-range Android handsets typically grow toasty after extended use,the Sense 8 mostly manages to stay cool thanks to a well-tuned experience and Sharp’s optimisation.
Enough Juice to Last All Day
One of the biggest factors when it comes to choosing the Aquos Sense 8 is its impressive battery life. The 5,000mAh battery combined with the low-power display comfortably lasts a full day and can even extend with moderate use toward two days. For people sick of having to schlep chargers and portable batteries around, this phone is a relief.
A Camera That Turns Itself Off
Pros:
- Subtle and almost unnoticeable, which is a really good thing if you're recording video with it because it won't break your live wire like the mini-hd ones that leave two wires sticking out
- The camera is pretty decent quality for the price being paid, don't have to worry about your bike getting trampled or wet bad at all
Cons:
Exits previous options/conveniences "errors" are perfectly warranted given the sugary cheap deal. Alright so mine worked initially after I stopped being spoiled or yield his built-in buried lower down, done how wings of doom looked fine between!
Sharp went for an easy trick in a dual camera, which is stacked with a 50MP main sensor. It’s not aiming to compete with flagship photography, but it offers a natural looking photo with decent colour accuracy and respectable dynamic range. Low-light photos are passable, and the front camera is great for quick selfies and video calls.
Final Verdict
The Sharp Aquos Sense 8 isn’t competing to be the most flashy, fastest or futuristic smartphone. Instead, it zeroes in on what actually matters to most users: comfort, reliability, battery life, durability and a seamless everyday experience. If you want a phone that just works — and keeps working — the Aquos Sense 8 is an absurdly functional option.
Sharp Aquos Sense 8 Screen Protectors
The dazzling 5.8-inch Sharp Aquos Sense 8 has a screen that’s definitely worth taking good care of – and it just so happens ScreenShield have you covered too. We offer a wide selection of clear, ultra thin screen protectors specifically cut and designed for the device including Nano Glass screen protector, which helps to retain display clarity; Anti-Glare screen protector to reduce sunlight and reflection; Anti-Viral screen protector for added hygiene amongst many others. Every screen protector is designed and built to be durable, long-lasting, scratch resistant and keep your device looking as good as new.
Our latest materials, available in clear and matte, are engineered for real-world performance, and our certified Anti-Viral screen protector helps slow the spread of pathogens including Covid-19. Proudly 100% Aussie-owned and run, ScreenShield is the go-to for thousands across Australia.
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