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Global Version: SHARP AQUOS S3 4GB 64GB Snapdragon 630 US $147.89 (AU $206) Delivered @ AliExpress

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Display:6.0 inch FHD+ 2160*1080 Gorilla Glass
CPU:Snapdragon 630 Octa Core up to 2.2GHz for 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Version;
GPU:Adreno™ 508 for 4GB RAM 64GB ROM;
Storage:4GB RAM 64GB ROM
Selfie Camera: 16.0MP f/2.0
Main Cameras: 12.0MP f/1.8 + 13.0MP With Dual LED Flash Light
Battery: 3200mAh Battery
OS-Android 8.0
Other Features: GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, Fingerprint, Dual rear camera,Bluetooth, Type-C USB, FDD_LTE, Multi-Languages Menu, Google Play Store etc

NFC: ✓
Band 28: ✓
USB C: ✓

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  • Jackson on 06/04/2019 - 23:15
    +1

    Is this an Android One device? With Android One are we still reliant on the manufacturer providing us updates or does it come straight from Google?

    • Jonski on 06/04/2019 - 23:26

      I thought the whole point of Android one was that it came directly from google.
      Don't think this device is Android one tho..

      • Jackson on 06/04/2019 - 23:31

        In the previous post for this phone there was quite a lot of suggestion that at least one of the models was Android One

      • Bigboomboom on 06/04/2019 - 23:42
        +11

        Nope, Android One meant they are as close to Google version of Android as possible so the manufacturer only need to do minimum amount of work to make update available. Google provide update to all manufacturers including non Android One, but the complexity of patching it to their own skins meant some manufacturers just say **** it.

        Android One is meant as binding of sort, where manufacturers in the program are obliged to do fast update (minimal amount of work really) at least 2 years for OS and 3 years for security patch. HOWEVER, the only one that been keeping up almost same time with Google Pixel update is the Essential Phone. Almost every other Android One devices are 20 days+ later than the Pixel and Essential Phone.

        • hen dawg on 07/04/2019 - 00:02
          +10

          I know what you are saying but 20 days behind is still leagues ahead of most other manufacturers

          • Bigboomboom on 07/04/2019 - 00:06

            @hen dawg: Only in regards to security patch. For OS update it's a lot longer. E.g Nokia's phone many of the budget ranges are only getting Pie update now, 6 months later.

          • giventofly on 07/04/2019 - 16:41
            +1

            @hen dawg: Like LG and their "software upgrade centre". Yet to see the fruit of that tree.

          • giventofly on 07/04/2019 - 16:42
            +1

            @Diji1: Wow, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about

        • Jackson on 07/04/2019 - 09:31

          What I am getting at is how reliable will foxconn/Sharp be at getting us these updates? It means nothing if they dont deliver, and i dont know of their track record.

          Also was there any conclusion to if this phone is actually Android One?

          • BadGiraffe on 07/04/2019 - 14:26
            +1

            @Jackson: Whenever you buy a phone, don't count on it being updated. It's really up to the manufacturer. I found out the hard way. Years ago, my first Android phones was promised an update. I bought it based on that assumption. The update never came.

            Any update is a bonus. Phone makers are not obliged to give us updates.

            If you're into flashing, get a phone that's popular enough to have lots of ROMs available. Don't rely on phone makers.

      • costas60 on 07/04/2019 - 08:21
        +1

        @Jonski Android one comes from manufacturers
        Pixel phones are the ONLY ones that get it from google

    • garage sale on 06/04/2019 - 23:35
      +4

      it’s a combination ….. with android one, google introduced project treble, hardware manufacturer develops drivers to a hardware abstraction layer, google does software above that, manufacturer can add their own extra software, but. is it’s easier for them to compile code……security patches are from google.

      aim is to be able to provide android updates beyond the typical 2 years as google are trying to catch up to apple for updates support periods.

      • Diji1 on 07/04/2019 - 00:32
        +3

        manufacturer can add their own extra software

        No they specifically cannot do that.

        aim is to be able to provide android updates beyond the typical 2 years

        They specifcally state the aim is to have updates for 2 years. Not more than that.

    • Cheaparoo on 07/04/2019 - 00:31

      Android One device info is answered in the original offer post:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/448193

      • Jackson on 07/04/2019 - 09:56
        +1

        No disprespect to the OP but that post is confusing as. We have to first work out if its Android One or not, and then work out if Sharp/Foxconn are up to the task of actually performing their obligations under the program, and then see if the "Global Version" is actually global or if they expect the global customers to fly to korea for their OTA update? We also need to know if it's indeed Android One why is it still on v8.0? If you worked out the answers to all those question it would be great to know cos I tried and couldnt :)

        • kitsumon on 07/04/2019 - 11:04

          Yes, I agree that original post was very confusing. There is a Korean Variant with Android One with the same model number FS8032. However, the back of that phone has the Android One logo instead of Sharp one as shown in this AliExress store. Also there are screenshots of the phone in the AliExpress store running a skin (Smile UX).

          • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2019 - 12:10
            +2

            @kitsumon: This phone appears to be shipping with Android 8.0, and am assuming it will have the Sharp "Smile UX" skin.
            The Korean variant has the same FS8032 model but has AndroidOne branding on the packaging, as well as Android 8.1 and no Band 28.

            TL;DR
            All vendor photos show Android 8.0 in screenshots and no AndroidOne branding on the package photos.
            Assume it will arrive with Android 8.0 and Smile UX skin.
            Assume flashing a Korean ROM may brick the handset and/or lose B28.

  • Stickout on 06/04/2019 - 23:28
    +6

    sigh, the Aussie dollar has been quite pathetic lately. missing the days when it is par with the USD:)

    • Diji1 on 07/04/2019 - 00:38
      +9

      That's what happens when you suck money out of every single household and every single business like the privatised electricity and privatised telco industry has done.

      Most of that money leaves the country and what doesn't is largely not spent in Australia creating economic activity, it is used for wealth creation rather than consumption.

      Naturally people keep voting for the two parties that created this situation even as their own wealth is pissed away.

      Diji1 on 07/04/2019 - 00:38 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • netjock on 07/04/2019 - 09:12

        Not necessarily the case. Demand for the currency drives it up. People keep on sending it offshore to have it never come back in a factor. I sent some of mine offshore in anticipation of the AUD devaluing and better investment options than Australia. The Australian sharemarket is woeful. The only people who are still investing in it is people forced to as part of defaults in their super fund or pensioners trying to suck up all the franking credits.

        • nurbsenvi on 07/04/2019 - 15:27
          +1

          Only people who are still investing is inside traders and idiots who feed them.

      • Gerry H on 07/04/2019 - 15:11

        lol @ the cuckstralian government

        just lol

        we need a trump, xi, or vlad

        • ntt on 07/04/2019 - 16:30
          -1

          None of them please

  • squeeze on 07/04/2019 - 00:04
    +2

    I LERV AliEXPERSS

  • kampua on 07/04/2019 - 01:02

    Battery a bit small.

    • Vert93 on 07/04/2019 - 01:44
      +3

      The SD630 is quite power efficient, my S2 easily lasted a day and longer than a new galaxy S10.

  • ozzieozzieozzie on 07/04/2019 - 06:16

    Shopback currently 5% discount too?

  • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2019 - 07:41

    The price comes up as $210.84 when I try this with all the coupons

    • Pricebeat on 07/04/2019 - 07:57
      +1

      Did you try US$

      • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2019 - 08:11

        No I did not - I am paying with AUD.
        I can confirm the price checks out to USD 147.89 when changing the currency in Aliexpress to USD.

  • jonogwil on 07/04/2019 - 08:24

    What's the camera like on this? Is this or UMIDIGI F1 better?

    • garage sale on 07/04/2019 - 08:46

      camera is a combination of hardware and software, and we often see improvements after a software upgrade, so challenge with this phone software updates so that you can make the most of it over it’s expected life span.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2019 - 08:57
      +2

      The review on https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sharp-Aquos-D10-Smartphone-Rev… has a comparison of the Sharp D10 (I think same as the S3 but just a smaller battery) with OnePlus 5T, Apple XS Max, and a Sony A77.
      You can look through 3 scenes and compare the detail. e.g. scene 3 is low light and you can check the text at the bottom of the print, shows Sharp not as good at low light. Other scenes it seems to do ok, maybe a bit too much sharpening.

      • Ulysses31 on 07/04/2019 - 13:30
        +1

        Brand name checks out

    • HaveANiceDay on 08/04/2019 - 23:21

      I'd recommend getting a Redmi note 7 if possible

      • kampua on 09/04/2019 - 10:25

        Band 28?

  • kehuehue on 07/04/2019 - 08:45

    Sideloading gcam api makes the camera any good? Sensor chip big?

  • odal on 07/04/2019 - 09:40

    Hey guys does this Global version ship with Play Store access and all the usual Google apps installed ready to go in AU?

    • Jackson on 07/04/2019 - 09:49
      -6

      The first two words in the title are "Global Version"

      • odal on 07/04/2019 - 10:03
        +7

        Yes I can read very well thank you thank you. You might even note I included that in my question. Please try to be helpful next time by RTFQ and answering it instead of just being a smart ar$e.

        • Jackson on 07/04/2019 - 10:20

          Sorry my bad! Wasnt meant to be rude :) was truly confused because I thought that was assumed by the fact its global version, or is that not the case? I.e. do they make global version phones without these apps? I cant remember seeing one in at least a few years.

          BTW here is your answer: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/7124175/redir (yes it does)

  • odal on 07/04/2019 - 10:53
    +2

    Thanks Jackson. The reason I asked was that the last time I bought a Xiaomi "Global Version" Redmi Notes from AliExpress, - three actually, including one for my wife and an elderly friend, they had to be rooted to install Play Store in order to make them user friendly. It was a PITA. As these Sharps look to be a pretty good phone from a brand for a great price, I'm seriously interested as long as I don't have to go through that rigamarole. Again, thanks for your subsequent answer and help. Muchly appreciated.

    • nulled on 07/04/2019 - 17:19

      Hi odal,
      I am one of the unfortunate buyer who got sucked into a aquos 2 which auto updated to chinese rom. Can you give more information on the steps needed to install the global ROM?
      Cheers

      • ozhunter68 on 08/04/2019 - 11:30

        I think "odal" had to sort out three Xiaomi's, not the Sharp Aquos S2 ( I was lucky to not auto OTA update mt S2 ).

        I recommend reading through earlier posts on the S2 for help.

  • xyron on 07/04/2019 - 13:12
    +1

    Headphone Jack: X

    Shame because with a headphone jack this would be a real budget superstar. fair to say those rocking cheaper phones are probably less likely to be rocking the expensive BT headphones that you need to make a jackless phone bearable.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2019 - 13:31

      Doesn't the description say that there is a 3.5mm jack?

      • Sean8802 on 07/04/2019 - 14:02

        3.5mm dongle which is show in the images.

        • bb_hunter on 07/04/2019 - 17:52

          yep, saw an openbox review on Youtube and they have the type-c to 3.5mm adaptor.

          • Andard on 08/04/2019 - 13:10

            @bb_hunter: yeah also GSM arena has it listed with a headphone jack.. misleading

  • Zylam Marex on 07/04/2019 - 13:15

    Does Ali Express not charge GST anymore?

    • Pricebeat on 07/04/2019 - 13:17
      +2

      Included in price in title

      • Zylam Marex on 07/04/2019 - 13:22

        I see, what threw me off is I'm seeing the phone as 199 AUD, which would be 218 with the discount. But I believe you switched to US and that gives us the title price.

        Awesome catch buddy, thanks for sharing!!

  • Ulysses31 on 07/04/2019 - 13:34

    Best value phablet ever?!

  • hvn on 07/04/2019 - 13:56
    +2

    Geat, thank OP! Don't forget cash rewards 4% atm for $7.5 extra.

  • bb_hunter on 07/04/2019 - 17:58
    +2

    Aliexpress is out of stock and I just check Banggood price is US$140 or AUD$200. Don't even need the code.
    Don't forget Cashreward 3.5%

    Plus 10% GST

    • he88388 on 08/04/2019 - 09:11

      Damn it, I was ordering 2 units last night on Banggood and completely forgotten about cashrewards of 3.5%. $14 down the drain.

  • jackspratt on 09/04/2019 - 22:44

    Banggood price now US$138 + US$2.30 freight (+ GST.)

    https://www.banggood.com/SHARP-AQUOS-S3-Global-Version-6-Inc…

    • he88388 on 10/04/2019 - 12:25

      This deal just gets better and better everyday. I see Pocophone is on sale at Tobydeals for around $360 delivered so tempting. But pocophone don't have band 28.

      • Stickout on 11/04/2019 - 00:08

        nor NFC on Poco either.

        • he88388 on 11/04/2019 - 09:57
          +1

          yeah, I can live without NFC.
          Not sure if band 28 is critical on the Telstra network. I am with Telstra.

          • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2019 - 12:25
            +2

            @he88388: According to OzTowers, Band 28 is on 5041 of the 19708 towers (the 2G are no longer used)
            around 26% of Telstra's network - so, more than a quarter of Telstra's towers use B28 …
            If you just look at 4G access, 5041 of the 10519 towers (48%) are Band28.

            In other words, if you are on Telstra's 4G network without B28, your connection is limited to 52% of their 4G network access resources.

            https://oztowers.com.au/Bands

            • he88388 on 11/04/2019 - 19:37
              +2

              @[Deactivated]: Thanks for your detailed analysis. Lucky I didn't pull the trigger on the pocophone.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2019 - 12:40

    I just checked and stock appears to still be available - 93 available at the time of this post.

  • apprentice on 12/04/2019 - 15:25

    So, this phone does not come with Android one for sure?

  • dellalu on 15/04/2019 - 09:59

    can you play pokemon go with this phone?

  • apprentice on 17/04/2019 - 15:06

    Any word on the Android 9 upgrade?

  • Bunsen on 27/04/2019 - 18:11

    Any1's phone arrive yet?

    Still waiting for mine :(

    • Bunsen on 30/04/2019 - 23:27

      Arrived 2day..

      Setup already & is very smooth & snappy so far…

      Standard launcher is crap so I installed Nova Launcher, which I have the premium version of anyway..

      • Andard on 01/05/2019 - 10:42

        thanks for the impressions.. did you order it on the 6th?

        • Bunsen on 01/05/2019 - 20:16

          Just checked & I ordered via the banggood pre-order deal… Can't find the order date sry…

          • apprentice on 02/05/2019 - 08:51

            @Bunsen: Hi, what is the model no of your phone? Did it come with Android one or 8.0? Thanks.

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