Sharp Aquos Crystal
The Sharp Aquos Crystal is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM5GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 141g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,040 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, August
Also Known As
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
5GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,040 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
141g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sharp Aquos Crystal does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the Sharp Aquos Crystal does not have NFC.
Yes, the Sharp Aquos Crystal supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sharp Aquos Crystal SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sharp Aquos Crystal has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sharp Aquos Crystal ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Sharp Aquos Crystal uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sharp Aquos Crystal supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Sharp Aquos Crystal has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
