Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 64.2% 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 X500 Pro 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.