OnePlus 15 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the OnePlus 15 scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, 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 OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 117.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Sharp Aquos R9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.