HMD Vibe vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 27/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 424,216); the Sharp Aquos R9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 41 points higher (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Vibe by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (74/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 41 points (68/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.