Longer term review of the Sharp Aquos R6 / Leitz Phone 1 in 2023...
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The Sharp AQUOS R6 is a smartphone that features a 1-inch camera sensor. It also has a 6.6-inch, 2,730 x 1,260 HDR screen with a brightness of 2,000 nits. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 888 5G processor and has 12GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It also has a 5,000 mAh battery.
The camera features a gigantic 1-inch image sensor that captures DSLR quality photos, while under the display, it packs the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max - our largest (20x30mm2) fingerprint sensor based on ultrasonic technology. The Sharp AQUOS R6 is the first smartphone to feature Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max technology.
Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
Our latest flagship 8 series 5G platform transforms your device into a professional-quality camera, intelligent personal assistant, and elite gaming rig-all connected with truly global 5G multi-gigabit speeds for the premium experiences you deserve.
Leica Optics
We partnered with Leica, which has built a history of cameras for over 100 years, to develop the camera system, including sensor/lens design and image quality adjustment.
A camera that captures the atmosphere and atmosphere
The ultra - large 1-inch sensor, one of the largest on a smartphone, determines the beauty of your photos. The sensor area is approximately 5 times larger than conventional smartphones, improving light gathering power.
The Summicron is a masterpiece lens created by Leica.
That lens has been reproduced exclusively for AQUOS R6. The 7-element lens has 1/10 the distortion compared to conventional lenses, enabling precise depiction. RAW shooting is possible. You can edit and develop photographic images retaining a stunning amount of information.
Real optical bokeh, not processed
Minimizes overexposure and underexposure
Suppresses noise in dark environments
Real optical bokeh, not processed digitally
World's first Pro IGZO OLED Adaptive LTPO Display (1Hz-240Hz)
The world's first display that combines energy-saving performance and smooth, clear display with reduced afterimages. We provide a new experience that is perfect for the 5G era.
Pro IGZO OLED has HDR image quality with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, the highest in AQUOS history, and a contrast of 20 million:1, realistically displaying the shades of shadows created by the morning sun and the dazzling light of the sun.
Long Battery Life
AQUOS R6's large-capacity battery is 5,000mAh, the largest in AQUOS history , so you can safely watch movies, dramas, and play games all the time. Moreover, intelligent charging suppresses battery deterioration.
Ultra Large Fingerprint Scanner
AQUOS R6's fingerprint sensor is equipped with the world's largest "Qualcomm ® 3D Sonic Max", which is 11 times larger than previous models. You can scan 2 fingers at the same time, for enhanced security. Unlock your phone faster and easier than ever before.
Elite Gaming
Enjoy more diverse expressions with a high-spec CPU and modem.
A new way to enjoy games and videos.
Google Assistant
Equipped with a dedicated key that allows you to quickly call up Google Assistant. Just tell Google what you want to do.
Leitz Phone 1 (same specs as R6, also manufactured by Sharp)
Your story deserves to be told. The first smartphone designed by Leica.
Introducing the Leitz Phone , the first smartphone to combine uncompromising quality, peerless optical engineering, and imaging software mastery with iconic Leica design. The Leitz-Phone 1 enables you to capture and share personal moments of everyday life with pictures of unique Leica quality.
More than a Smartphone. A Century in the Making.
Named after our founder and tribute to Ernst Leitz (II), who revolutionized the world of photography in 1924 with the invention of modern 35mm photography. The Leitz Phone 1 has the world-famous Leica camera experience at its heart allowing you to concentrate entirely on adapting the essentials of photography to everyday life.
Make It Your Own.
The Leitz Phone 1 is designed to capture life as you see it. Unleash your creative freedom and share it with the world, because your story deserves to be told.
Future Models (Successors): Sharp Aquos R7 / Leitz Phone 2,
Sharp Aquos R8 and R8 Pro
Sharp Aquos R7 upgrades the processor to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The display is a similar 6.6" OLED with 240Hz ultra fast refresh rate, however is now flat instead of curved. The camera is again collaborated with Leica, with an upgraded 47MP main that uses a 1” sized sensor.
The R8 further upgrades the processor to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Aquos R8 brings a 1/1.55-inch 50.3MP main sensor alongside a 13MP ultrawide module. The camera rings on the latest gen also double as passive coolers by dissipating heat away from the phones' motherboards. Display size, RAM, and battery size remain unchanged from before.