Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.