HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $180 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 528,398); the Sharp Aquos R9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $599
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 1980
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.