Realme 12 Pro+ vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $400 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro+
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better camera (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2687
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro+ vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro+ — 48/100, 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 Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro+ | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro+ and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Realme 12 Pro+ was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Realme 12 Pro+ by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro+ over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.