HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 528,398); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 1980
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.