Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,797,821); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (60/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (60/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.