Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 68/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,606,238).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

Sharp Aquos R9

Performance 74
Display 90
Camera 60
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 50

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1860
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 5045

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1606238
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 4 points higher (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sharp Aquos R9: The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Sharp Aquos R9
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 1606238 1660924
Geekbench Single 1880 1860
Geekbench Multi 5100 5045
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W —
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 195 g
Launch price $999 $599

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

Sharp Aquos R9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
68/100 +3.3%
1660924 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R9 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Sharp Aquos R9

$599

Launch price difference: $400. Sharp Aquos R9 was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.