Sharp Z3
The Sharp Z3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 157 x 78.5 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.09 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 515 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
515 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157 x 78.5 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.09 x 0.31 in)
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sharp Z3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Sharp Z3 does not have NFC.
No, the Sharp Z3 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the Sharp Z3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sharp Z3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sharp Z3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sharp Z3 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The Sharp Z3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sharp Z3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sharp Z3 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
