HMD Skyline vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (44/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (44/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.