Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.