Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $650
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Sharp Aquos R9 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.