Sharp Corporation will introduce the AQUOS R9 pro, its flagship smartphone model. Sales will begin in Japan in early December 2024, followed by sequential release as a global model in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.*1

The AQUOS R9 pro is equipped with Vario-Summicron*2 camera system, which consists of triple cameras (standard, wide-angle, and telephoto) supervised by Leica Camera AG (headquarters: Wetzlar, Germany). It uses high-definition 50.3 MP image sensors for all three cameras. The standard camera is equipped with a 1/0.98-inch image sensor that is over one inch in size, allowing users to take clear and beautiful photos even in dark locations. The wide-angle camera can take 122° ultra-wide-angle and macro photos, and the telephoto camera supports 2.8x optical zoom. Digital zoom to 20x is realized, enabling users to capture distant subjects clearly.

The CPU features the latest Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform. Combined with a generous 12 GB of RAM and a heat dissipation system based on an internal vapor chamber, it continues to run smoothly even when multiple apps requiring high data volumes are launched at the same time. In addition, large speaker boxes are placed at the top and bottom of the unit. The upper speaker box is made fully of metal to increase acoustic pressure and deliver powerful sound. The Pro IGZO OLED display with up to 240-Hz variable refresh rate*3 provides increased resolution to Quad HD+, realizing high-definition, realistic immersive images.

In addition, this model is equipped with Sharp’s proprietary Phone Assistant generative AI function. In addition to summarizing and displaying voicemails as text, it can also automatically extract keywords from conversations and save them as notes, supporting effective communication by phone.

Product name	Brand name	Release date (Japan)
Smartphone	AQUOS R9 pro	Early December 2024

■ Outstanding Features

1. Features three 50.3 MP Vario-Summicron camera system consisting of triple cameras (standard, wide-angle, and telephoto) supervised by Leica Camera

2. The latest CPU and a heat dissipation system using an internal vapor chamber ensures smooth operation. Equipped with a fully metal box speaker that realizes powerful sound

3. Proprietary Phone Assistant generative AI function summarizes and displays voicemail messages as text and also allows saving keywords in conversations as notes

■ Main Features

1. Features three 50.3 MP Vario-Summicron camera system consisting of triple cameras (standard, wide-angle, and telephoto) supervised by Leica Camera

The product features Vario-Summicron*2 camera system, which consists of triple cameras supervised by Leica Camera AG. The standard camera is equipped with a 1/0.98-inch image sensor, allowing users to take bright and beautiful photos of night scenes. The telephoto camera supports 2.8x optical zoom. When used in conjunction with digital zoom, it is possible to zoom up to 20x, and the 1/1.56-inch image sensor allows users to capture distant subjects clearly without darkening when zooming. In addition, it supports Dolby Vision®, enabling users to shoot clear, vivid videos. The large, easy-to-press shutter key is located on the side of the main unit. Users can quickly launch the camera app by pressing and holding the shutter key, and fix the focus by pressing it halfway.

2. The latest CPU and a heat dissipation system using an internal vapor chamber ensures smooth operation. Equipped with a fully metal box speaker that realizes powerful sound

In addition to the latest high-performance CPU Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform and a large 12 GB RAM capacity, this model also features a unique heat dissipation system. Internal heat is efficiently eliminated by combining heat diffusion from the surface of the main unit through the internal vapor chamber and heat dissipation via the camera ring. It maintains high performance even in situations where demanding processing loads such as video shooting and games are running continuously.

In addition, large speaker boxes are placed at the top and bottom of the unit. By making the upper speaker box, which has a small cubic volume, fully out of metal, acoustic pressure is increased, resulting in powerful and well-balanced stereo sound. The display features a Pro IGZO OLED, which achieves both a smooth and beautiful display with a maximum refresh rate of 240-Hz and low power usage. Resolution has been increased to Quad HD+ and brightness has been improved by approximately 1.5 times*4 compared to the predecessor model, enabling high image quality even outdoors.

3. Proprietary Phone Assistant generative AI function summarizes and displays voicemail messages as text and also allows saving keywords in conversations as notes

A generative AI function summarizes content recorded on voicemail and displays it as text so users can understand the purpose of the message at a glance. When users make a call, generative AI extracts keywords during the conversation and automatically creates notes with text and images. This is useful when it is unable to enter a text note of the contact information or appointments while on the phone. After the call, if users want to know more about the keywords displayed in the notes, the search screen can be accessed with a single touch.

■ Other Features

Accessories that make the shooting experience even more enjoyable

To coincide with the release of this model, a Sharp genuine case with a shoulder strap that makes it convenient for carrying and a camera ring attachment will be available. The camera attachment allows mounting commercially available lens filters, letting the user enjoy taking photos with their favorite colors and textures.

■ Main Specifications (for Japan)

Product name	Smartphone
Brand name	AQUOS R9 pro
Operating system	Android TM 14
Size/weight	Approx. 162H x 78W x 9.3D mm/Approx. 229 g
CPU	Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform 3.0-GHz + 2.8-GHz + 2.0-GHz octacore
Built-in memory	RAM 12 GB/ROM 512 GB
Display	Approx. 6.7-inch Quad HD+ (3,120 x 1,440 pixels) Pro IGZO OLED display; 1 to 240-Hz variable refresh rate
Rear-facing cameras	Standard camera	Effective pixel count: Approx. 50.3 million; CMOS F1.8 lens [wide angle 86°; focal length: 23 mm*5 equivalent] Optical image stabilizer
	Wide-angle camera	Effective pixel count: Approx. 50.3 million; CMOS F2.2 lens [super wide angle 122°; focal length: 13 mm*5 equivalent]
	Telephoto camera	Effective pixel count: Approx. 50.3 million; CMOS F2.6 lens [36°; focal length: 65 mm*5 equivalent] Optical image stabilizer
	14-channel spectral sensor
Front-facing camera	Effective pixel count: Approx. 50.3 million; CMOS F2.2 lens [wide angle 84°; focal length: 23 mm*5 equivalent]
Wi-Fi®	IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth®	Ver. 5.4
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh (standard capacity of built-in battery)*6
Waterproof/dustproof	IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Biometric authentication	Facial recognition (mask compatible), fingerprint authentication (3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Qualcomm ® 3D Sonic Max)
Other functions	Osaifu-Keitai®, NFC, nano SIM + eSIM DSDV compatible

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