HMD Vibe vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads — 59/100 vs 27/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 424,216); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 36W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 186g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 scores 32 points higher (59/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads HMD Vibe by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (53/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (92/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 32 points (59/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on performance (53/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (92/100 vs 43/100).