Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.