Honor X9b vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 47MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2700
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 47 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads Honor X9b by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (76/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro edges out the Honor X9b by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Honor X9b leads on camera score (43/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.