Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $599 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1639
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1040. Sharp Aquos R9 was $1040 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.