Sharp Aquos R8 Pro 256GB - Black - Unlocked

Wow, this product is amazing! It's exactly like a brand new item. My R8pro that I was using completely died, so I reluctantly bought this, but I'm able to use it just as I did before. However, the OS upgrade took a full two days. Also, since it's the SoftBank version, it came with apps I don't use, and deleting them was a hassle. Well, even so, if you can get something in such good condition for this price, I really can't complain. Full marks!

I purchased an A-grade item from KIRIN MOBILE, and what arrived was practically new, with no visible scratches. Was it an unopened item? It was incredibly clean, with absolutely no signs of use. By the way, the one I received was the SoftBank version. I'm satisfied because I was able to buy an older high-end model at a very low price. Since it has an SDM 8 Gen 2, even now in 2026, three full years after its release, it can still handle demanding games like Genshin Impact.

A long-awaited flagship model. I received a SoftBank product with an A-grade rating, only faint scratches on the metal ring, and 51% battery charge. I heard that unused new products from other sites arrived with 0% charge, so the new battery replacement and 1-year warranty were the deciding factors for me. As others have mentioned, the OS update takes a long time. For me, it was about 6 hours from night until morning. After that, the phone heats up due to internal processing. During bypass charging (a mode that uses power directly without going through the phone's battery), it went from 37 to 40 degrees. After about three days since the update, it stabilized. With the room temperature at 24 degrees, 15 minutes of bypass charging while shopping on Amazon with an app brought the temperature to about 31 degrees. The bypass charging feature on AQUOS is great, as it only works while the screen is on. Pixel 9 doesn't allow it unless the battery is above 80%, and other devices only support it for gaming. So, I can use it without worrying about damaging the battery while surfing the net or playing some games (my main gaming device is a Legion tab). My Pixel 9 was still at 95% after a year and a half, but I felt the battery degrading quickly from heavy internet surfing, so I'm looking forward to seeing how this one holds up in two years. It bypass charges properly even with a magnetic USB-C attachment and a non-PD charger. Just for your reference ☺️

I'm surprised at how high the quality of this Aquos R8 Pro is. I've bought a Samsung Galaxy S21 (A grade) from KIRIN MOBILE once before. I chose this one because I thought I'd upgrade after two years. I recommend it.

I was able to get a product that was like new, only opened for confirmation, at a reasonable price, which was a great help.

It would be even better if I could choose between the carrier version and the unlocked version.