Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15T was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.