Honor X9b vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 2700
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (68/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Honor X9b by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (68/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.