Motorola Razr Fold vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $1799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5045
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1799
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5045 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Sharp Aquos R9 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.