HMD Vibe vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 424,216); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads HMD Vibe by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.