Sharp Aquos R8 Pro
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until July 2027 · Buy-by July 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Aquos R8 Pro should be supported until around July 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.0 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Sharp's documentation · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
367% above the $600–900 median ($14.64/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A one-inch Leica camera flagship for sensor purists, hampered by Japan-only availability, with estimated support to 2027.
Pros
- Massive 1-inch type Leica main sensor is rare at any price
- Excellent 240Hz Pro IGZO OLED and a 5000mAh battery
- Estimated security support to around 2027
Cons
- Single rear camera limits framing versatility
- Effectively Japan-only with high import cost
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.6-inch Pro IGZO OLED, WUXGA+, 1-240Hz, ~2000 nits peak |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 47MP — 1-inch type sensor, Leica Summicron lens, OIS |
| front | 13MP — punch-hole |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired plus Qi wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 161 × 77 × 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 203 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus front, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C |
| Update policy | ~3 years of updates (our estimate from Sharp's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Aquos R8 Pro camera special?
It uses a large 1-inch type image sensor with a Leica-developed lens for accurate color and detail, unusual even among flagships.
Can I buy the R8 Pro outside Japan?
It was sold through Japanese carriers and retailers only. Outside Japan you must import it, and band/warranty support is not guaranteed.
How long is it supported?
Sharp targets roughly 3 OS updates within its AQUOS line; security support is estimated to about July 2027.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.