SHARP Mobile just launched the SHARP Z2 and SHARP M1 smartphones. These are mid-range 5.5″ smartphones that run on Android 6.0. They feature full HD displays, and boast large memory and storage capacities. We had the opportunity after the launch to have some hands-on time with both new SHARP smartphones. Take a look!

 

The SHARP Z2 Smartphone

The SHARP Z2 is a 5.5″ smartphone, powered by the 2.3 GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 flagship processor with Tri-Cluster CPU architecture. It promises to offer a balance of high performance, with up to 30% less power consumption.

The SHARP Z2 comes with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash storage. It also supports dual SIM, dual standby capability and its storage is upgradable via a microSD card.

The SHARP Z2 smartphone boasts a 16 MP main camera with phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) capability, and an 8 MP front camera with f/1.8 lens for great selfies. It also supports fast charging, recharging 50% of its 3,000mAh battery in just 30 minutes.

 

SHARP M1 Smartphone

The SHARP M1 is a 5.5″ smartphone, powered by the MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor running at 1.3 GHz. It has 3 GB of RAM, with 64 GB of internal flash memory.

The SHARP M1 comes with 13 MP front and rear cameras, and features curved 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It also has dual SIM, dual standby capability, and a microSD card slot that supports microSD cards of up to 64 GB in capacity. [adrotate banner=”5″]

 

The SHARP Z2 & M1 Smartphone Pictures

 

The SHARP Z2 & M1 Smartphone Specifications

Specifications	SHARP Z2	SHARP M1
Operating System	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display	5.5" LTPS display (1080 x 1920)	5.5" LTPS display (1080 x 1920)
System Platform	MediaTek MT6797	MediaTek MT6753
Processor	2 x ARM Cortex-A72 (2.3 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 (1.4 GHz)	8 x ARM Cortex-A53 (1.3 GHz)
Graphics Processor	ARM Mali-T880	ARM Mali-T720
Memory	4 GB RAM	3 GB RAM
Storage	32 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 128 GB)	64 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 64 GB)
Selfie Camera	8 MP camera with f/1.8 lens	13 MP camera
Main Camera	16 MP camera with PDAF	13 MP camera
Sensors	AL/Proximity, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetic	AL/Proximity, G-sensor, E-Compass
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Battery	3,000 mAh lithium-ion	2,600 mAh lithium-ion
SIM Card Support	Dual SIM, Dual Standby	Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Dimensions	76 mm wide 153 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	76.9 mm wide 155 mm tall 7.6 mm thick
Weight	160 g	151 g
Available Colours	Gold / Silver	Hanayome White / Pure Pink
Launch Price	RM 1,199 / ~US$ 299	RM 899 / ~US$ 225

 

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