Sharp Android One S5: A Closer Look at Specs and Cameras

Sharp announced the launch of the Android One S5 smartphone in 2019. The manufacturer is offering the Sharp Android One S5 phone with 5.5 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Sharp Android One S5 series was launched with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. This phone uses a high resolution 1080 x 2160 px, Sharp IGZO display. This 5.5 inch display has the capability to achieve high refresh rates. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The selfie camera of Android One S5 allows you to capture self-portraits or group photos without needing someone else to take the picture for you.

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The specifications below are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Sharp Android One S5, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Sharp Android One S5 specifications

Body

The weight of Sharp Android One S5 is about 5.26 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Sharp smartphone are average (5.83 x 2.8 x 0.32 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Sharp Android One S5 comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is closely integrated with various Google services, such as Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Drive, which makes it easy for users to access and manage their data across multiple devices. The Android One S5 utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. This octa-core CPU is managed by an advanced scheduler that allocates tasks to the CPU for speed and power efficiency in real time.

The Android One S5 utilizes Adreno 506 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

This smartphone comes with a high-resolution IGZO display. IGZO displays can achieve high pixel densities, allowing for sharper and more detailed images. This makes them particularly well-suited for devices with small screens, such as smartphones. The 5.5 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Sharp Android One S5 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 3 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM alone does not necessarily guarantee better performance, and other factors such as the processor and storage speed can also impact overall performance. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Android One S5 has 32 GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Android One S5 (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. A microSD card is a type of small, removable flash memory card used to store digital information.

Camera

The Android One S5 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Android One S5 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The Android One S5 does not have optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS technology is more commonly found in higher-end smartphones and is designed to reduce camera shake and blur, resulting in sharper and clearer images and videos.

Connectivity

The Sharp Android One S5 supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G stands for fourth-generation mobile networks, which are wireless networks that provide faster data transfer speeds and greater network capacity than previous 3G networks. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Sharp Android One S5, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your Android One S5 smartphone to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. The Android One S5 has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The Android One S5 isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features. The Android One S5 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Android One S5 has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Android One S5 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Android One S5 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). This Sharp phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Android One S5 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display.

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