HMD Arc vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 20/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos R9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 48 points higher (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Arc by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.