HMD Pulse+ vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 195g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 1335
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Pulse+ by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (60/100 vs 30/100).
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 Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.