HMD Skyline vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 36W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the HMD Skyline scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 36W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (75/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (70/100 vs 44/100).