Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,797,821); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 63.2% 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.