HMD Pulse+ vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 229g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 1335
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (61/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (61/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.