HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 528,398); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 47MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 203g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 47 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.