Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (96/100 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 54.3% 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 X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (96/100 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.