Sharp Aquos sense8
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until November 2027 · Buy-by November 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Aquos sense8 should be supported until around November 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.4 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified June 2026).
Source: Sharp's documentation · last verified 2026-06-18 · 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.
50% above the $300–600 median ($12.15/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A light, durable mid-ranger with an OLED screen, OIS camera and big battery that already has three years of upgrades in hand.
Pros
- Just 159g with an aluminum unibody and IP68 rating
- 50MP OIS main camera and a 5000mAh battery at a mid-range price
- Confirmed upgrade path through Android 15
Cons
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-tier and 18W charging is slow
- Japan-focused, so importing brings band and warranty caveats
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.1-inch IGZO OLED, FHD+, 90Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 8MP |
| front | 8MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 153 x 71 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 159 g |
| Materials | Aluminum unibody |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 15) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.1, NFC, USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm jack |
| 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
How light is the Aquos sense8?
It weighs about 159g despite a 5000mAh battery and aluminum unibody, making it one of the lighter durable mid-rangers available.
Will the Aquos sense8 get Android updates?
It shipped on Android 13 and is upgradable to Android 15, with security support estimated to around late 2027.
Is the Aquos sense8 water resistant?
Yes, it carries an IP68 rating, so it resists dust and immersion within the rated limits.
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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 2026-06-18.