HMD Aura vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 47-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 Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 195g
- Better portability (64/100 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 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 47 points higher (68/100 vs 21/100). 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 Aura (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (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 Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Aura by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (74/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (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 Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 47 points (68/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.