HMD Vibe vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads — 49/100 vs 27/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 424,216); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 159g vs 186g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 scores 22 points higher (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads HMD Vibe by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (70/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 22 points (49/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads on performance (52/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (70/100 vs 43/100).