Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,797,821); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (48/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (48/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.