Sharp is back with another AQUOS R9. This time it’s bringing a mighty punch with the new AQUOS R9 Pro. This isn’t just any smartphone; it’s got a Leica-certified camera system slapped on like the gold seal of ultimate camera authority. So, yeah, for those who don’t already know, Xiaomi isn’t the option if you want Leica on your smartphone.
This Leica imaging-imbued Sharp smartphone has a triple-camera setup—wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto—all of which are packed with 50.3-megapixel sensors, so get ready for details on every pore, leaf vein, or zoomed-in cat whisker you’ve ever dreamt of capturing. Plus, there’s a massive 1/0.98-inch sensor on the main camera, so low light? No problem—this camera’s basically a nocturnal predator.
Under the hood, it’s got the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a high-speed processor that’ll keep things smooth no matter how many apps you’re juggling. Pair that with a vapor chamber cooling system and 12 GB of RAM, and you’ve got a phone that can handle whatever you throw at it without so much as breaking a digital sweat. And with Pro IGZO OLED for Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate from 1 Hz all the way to 240 Hz (!), it’s like the phone is showing off, just for you.
But that’s not all. Sharp is bringing AI into the mix with its “Telephone Assistant.” The AI will now take your voicemail messages and summarize them (no more guessing what that garbled message said), and it can even save keywords from conversations. It’s like having a PA, minus the coffee runs.
All this brilliance arrives in Japan this December, with a planned global tour of Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore. Prices? Well, you’ll find out soon enough—probably around the time you start considering selling a kidney to buy it. Just kidding. You probably don’t need to but it is not going to be cheap. If you read Japanese, here’s the link [JP] where you can find more details.
Images: Sharp [JP].
