Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi 17
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Xiaomi 17
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $709
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 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 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Sharp Aquos R9 was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.