Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Sharp Aquos R9 was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.