Honor X9b vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2700
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Honor X9b by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (74/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (60/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably better than the Honor X9b — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.