Sharp Aquos Zero 2 launched in September 2019 as the world’s first 240Hz refresh rate display smartphone. Since its release, the device has been exclusive to Japan. But not anymore as it makes its way to Taiwan for TWD 21,990 ($732) after five months from the announcement in December.

The Sharp Aquos Zero 2 is a 2019 flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The handset comes in a single variant with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

It features a 6.4-inch OLED panel with FHD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels) resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Further, it only comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of 12MP primary sensor and a 20MP ultra-wide shooter. Whereas, the front selfie camera is of 8 megapixels and located in a dew-drop notch.

The handset runs Android 10 and also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. Other features of the device include WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G, dual-band GPS, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C. As for the size and weight, the phone measures 158 x 74 x 8.8 mm and weighs only 143g.

The only major downside of Sharp Aquos Zero 2 is its tiny 3,130 mAh battery. This small battery is even not enough for regular 60Hz displays, let alone the 240Hz refresh rate panel the handset comes equipped with.

That being said, there’s no word from Sharp on the availability of Aquos Zero 2 in other markets.

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Earlier this year, Japanese electronics maker, Sharp launched the AQUOS Zero2. It was announced in Japan back in September when it made headlines for featuring a 240Hz display, making it a world’s first. Today, the company has officially launched the device in Taiwan, though it’s still not available for purchase.

Sharp’s product manager said in an interview that the Sharp AQUOS Zero2 is still awaiting certification in Taiwan, so the device won’t be going on sale there yet. Instead, the device will predictably be released in Japan in the first quarter of 2020. After that, Sharp will push to have the AQUOS Zero2 go on sale in Taiwan as quickly as possible.

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The Sharp AQUOS Zero2 features a 6.4-inch OLED display that has a resolution of 2340×1080. Like a lot of other modern devices, it features the controversial waterdrop notch above the display that houses an 8 MP selfie camera. Most importantly however, AQUOS Zero2 is the world’s first 240Hz smartphone, which is a pretty big deal.

On top of all this, the device also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it packs 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 ROM. For safely and securely logging into the UI, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor. Besides it also supports facial recognition.

On the back, we’ve got a dual-camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a wide-angle sensor. Keeping everything running is a 3,130mAh battery and runs on the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 10. The smartphone comes in two colour options which include Astro Black and Misty White.

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Earlier this year, Japanese electronics maker, Sharp launched the Aquos Zero flagship handset which boasts of the being the world’s lightest smartphone with a 6-inch display. Today, the company has launched its successor which is called the Aquos Zero 2.

The key highlighting features of the newly launched handset include a 6.4 inch OLED display with an astounding refresh rate of 240 Hz and a lightweight body that weighs just 143 grams, 3 grams lighter than its predecessor.

Sharp Aquos Zero 2 Design and Features

Both the front and rear of the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 are made out of glass that provides it with an elegant overall design. As previously mentioned, it sports a 6.4-inch OLED display that has a resolution 2340 x 1080 px. Like several other smartphones of the modern era, it features a waterdrop notch above the display that houses an 8 MP selfie camera.

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The Sharp Aquos Zero 2 features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it packs 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 ROM. For safely and securely logging into the UI, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor. Besides it also supports facial recognition.

The rear of the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 houses a dual-camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a wide-angle sensor. It is powered by a 3130 mAh battery and runs on the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 10. The smartphone will be offered in two colour options which include Astro Black and Misty White.

The price of the smartphone is currently unavailable, however, it will be revealed in the following weeks.

Sharp Aquos Zero 2 Quick Specs

• Display: 6.4-inch OLED, Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 240 Hz refresh rate
• Operating System: Android 10
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Octa Core
• RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4x
• Storage: 256 GB, UFS 3.0
• Rear Cameras: 12 MP + Ultrawide Sensor, LED Flash
• Selfie Camera: 8 MP
• Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
• Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
• Battery: 3,130mAh
• Dimensions:158 x 74 x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 143 g

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