Meizu 22 vs Sharp Aquos R9

The Meizu 22 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 22 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 22 has the bigger battery (5510 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 22 is faster in AnTuTu (2,454,886 vs 1,660,924).

The Meizu 22 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 22

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 63
Value for money —

Sharp Aquos R9

Performance 74
Display 90
Camera 60
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 50

What makes Meizu 22 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2454886 vs 1660924
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1860
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 5045
  • Bigger battery: 5510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 22 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Meizu 22 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

Meizu 22: The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Sharp Aquos R9: The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 22 Sharp Aquos R9
Processor Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 2454886 1660924
Geekbench Single 2072 1860
Geekbench Multi 6649 5045
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution 1200x2670 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 5510 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W —
Wireless charging 66W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×71.0×8.2 mm 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Meizu 22

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Sharp Aquos R9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 22

  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 22

  • 5510 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
77
battery

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 22 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 22 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
80/100
2454886 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
68/100 -47.8%
1660924 AnTuTu

Meizu 22 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 22

Price unknown

Sharp Aquos R9

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 22 or the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Meizu 22 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Meizu 22 and the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Meizu 22 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 22 or the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Meizu 22 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 22 or the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Meizu 22 leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 22 over the Sharp Aquos R9?

The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.