Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 55.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (94/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.