HMD Skyline vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Skyline by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the HMD Skyline by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.