Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,660,924); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1900
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1301. Sharp Aquos R9 was $1301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (95/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.