Sharp Aquos S3 FS8032 6.0'' Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Android 8.0 RAM 4GB ROM 64GB Smartphone 3200mAh NFC 4G LTE Mobile phone
Band 28
NFC
No 3.5mm jack
Not sure if dual sim as per previous discussions, microSD slot in the single tray MAY functions as dual sim but will need to cut edges of a nano to fit.
thanks for the info
Bought it on last deal - pretty satisfied with it. Cameras not great and a few small things but I just changed from an iPhone 6s so might just be that.
Would recommend it for ~$200 :)
I have this. It's okay. It has no 3.5mm jack. Also it's a bit thicker than some going around with similar specs.
Please bear in mind that it won't receive any software updates as these are end of line and Foxconn are known for not supporting their phones with updates, especially end of lines ones. Trust me, having had my phones hacked, this is important as there are not even the essential security updates - Foxconn will simply not be obliged to pump out any, just as it was the case with the S2 I owned previously. The existing software has some quirks, most notably with the inability to get notifications when there are missed imo calls, Gumtree msgs, Skype etc. The software does not support dual apps like two WhatsApp accounts for the two SIMs. Also the personal hotspot is a bit flaky and will need restarting the phone to work sometimes. Camera is average but if someone can work out how to unlock bootloader and root to install GCAM then this may be addressed. There are currently no active developer communities building and supporting custom ROMs either so not sure if you'll even have anyone bother tweak GCAM for this phone.
For this money there are other worthy alternatives running Android One out there to consider.
This is not a glowing endorsement.
I still use an x626 and the camera is still better than most of these things… I think its 21mp vs. the generic 16mp most of the no name Chinese phones have.
Want to upgrade but it seems this isnt it.
In the same boat as you Tonyjzx, The x626 is still amazing when compared with almost everything else below $300.
If i was'nt in such a need for band 28 i would've bought another x626 already.
Foxconn are known for not supporting their phones with updates
Er no they never do that, that's not their job.
Sharp however are known for updating their phones and they did update the S2 do not sure what you're doing.
Sharp mobiles are owned by Foxconn.
More detail about how you had your phone hacked? Before you do let me grab my tin foil hat…
S'pose it depends on preferences. I can't find any other 6" remotely close. That's the main thing I'm after.
Could really do with an OzBargain comparo. Review sites (usually euro/US-centric) base on retail at the time & their availability.
that zenphone post and that nokia 6.1 post
They're both 5.5".
Bigger phones, but smaller screens & resolution.
Zenfone is 25% more $
@Ulysses31: How's it 25 % more when the posted deal for zenfone is for 6gb 64GB?
Comparing Apples and oranges
@upbeat: This is 64GB also.
Still missing the point… I'm saying, for 6" screen, this one has no competition.
@Ulysses31: so are you, my point is the other one has 6gb RAM.
since when is 4gb RAM better than 6 GB one
yeah, agreed about the screen size
@upbeat: LOL
I missed nothing. I'm talking about 6" being my preference. You're going on about a different feature. No sale, thanks.
@Ulysses31: Neg vote? Yeah well you started it
Yes you ARE missing the point. My comments were all about you saying it's 25% more $. And I commented its because it's got 6gb RAM. I wasn't commenting about the screen size at all. And I'm done here. Unsubscribing now!
Trust me, having had my phones hacked
More detail required.
Well you can imagine.. even with Apple - remember that facetime bug where people could listen in conversations, or the one where they could unlock your phone.. it'd be like if those bugs were never patched. And if it was a remote bug that wasn't patched, you basically couldn't go safely online with the phone ever.
Similar to how you can't put a Windows XP box safely on the net.
Your review is quite strange. Perhaps, you had a faulty product and you just assumed that the problem is with the brand and model.
Firstly, the phone is made by SHARP and not by Foxconn. And it is SHARP who updates the software and security of their phones.
My wife has been using S2 for about 1 year and her experience was perfectly fine. She didn't have any of the issues you described.
The phone received regular software/security updates. The camera is quite good and you can also install Open Camera with positive results.
This phone is an excellent value phone - you get a very good phone for a small amount of money.
Firstly, the phone is made by SHARP and not by Foxconn. And it is SHARP who updates the software and security of their phones.
SHARP have been a subsidiary of Foxconn since 2016 ;)
I don’t think you are getting regular updates for s 2 at all. I haven’t since upgraded to 8.0 from the official site. The official site does not even exist anymore. Try http://www.sharpmobile.com.tw/%E6%9C%8D%E5%8B%99%E6%94%AF%E6…
is it possible to install google apps on this?
No problem as this phone runs Global ROM
The coupon appears to be greyed out?
Is this a good phone?
as above, no
I won't jump to conclusions on the basis of just one odd review.
S2 was very good. Read my comments above.
I think you may expect S3 to be even better.
S2 has great community support: unlocked bootloader, other ROMs trebled 8.0, Lineage 15/16.
S3 has none of that yet. It's Android 8.0 only. Shame there's no accessible S2 (not C10, the B28-less "S2") stock.
Hi, off topic question. Can you recommend a cheap dual SIM phone that sim1 supports 4g, sim2 supports 3g.
Thanking you
Redmi Note 5AI.
Dual sims but you can switch each sim to 4/3/2G . Global ver non B28 can be had for around $250AU.
If you can stretch your budget the v30 for around the $470 is a great dual SIM 4g/3g phone let alone well spec
🔺This
Thanks all, if budget is not an issue, any oled 3g 4g dual SIM phones on the market?
Never mind, the xiaomi 9 is already oled :)
Umidigi. Several may fit your specs.
Wow, never heard about this brand before, thank you , more options is better, I will check them out
Smartphones are a con, aren't they? You can't keep a smartphone safe for longer than 3 years even if you buy a Pixel on day 1 of its release. Great business model.
That is the advancement of technology these days. Happens to them all.
These days! Been happening in the PC world for the past 30 years
But you can put Windows 10 updated to the day on an old computer. Or put a version of Linux on an ancient computer that will then be as safe as a computer bought yesterday.
@shaybisc: Very true but is limited to hardware also, I guess it doesn't change as rapidly as mobile devices though
Probably better off finding a Nokia 6.1 4/64 model for around $200 instead of this.
Agreed cameras not great but you get all the essentials
tobydeals/tecobuy Nokia 6.1 for ~$198 is sold out.
Does this one have B28?
Its in the description.
my bad
Display has curved top edges, non curved-bottom edges? Nice
Coupon didnt work earlier, now its not even showing anymore..
I just got this phone from the previous deal and I'm very happy with everything except for the camera. NFC, fingerprint, B28 and decent specs for circa $200.
Battery too small
What's better for the price?
I bought a Xiaomi Mi Max 2 for about $250 2 years ago which has 5300mah battery. Not the same price but hard to go back to smaller battery after that. It also has 6.44 inch screen.
I remember seeing them, a proper phablet! Some reason why I didn't pull the trigger, hmmm. Guessing specs.
I'll take another look. Thanks.
It would be too heavy for some users when compared to this phone.
I have one, it doesn't have 3.5 mm audio jack. I'm using it with dual SIMs now, just need to cut both edges of the nano SIM to fit into the SD card slot. It's working fine so far.