Sharp Aquos S3 mini
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 142.7 x 73 x 7.8 mm (5.62 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 420 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,020 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, March. Released 2018, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
420 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IGZO IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,020 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142.7 x 73 x 7.8 mm (5.62 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sharp Aquos S3 mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Sharp Aquos S3 mini does not have NFC.
No, the Sharp Aquos S3 mini charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the Sharp Aquos S3 mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sharp Aquos S3 mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sharp Aquos S3 mini has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
