Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $892
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (83/100 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 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $293. Sharp Aquos R9 was $293 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (83/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.