Sharp Aquos R9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.