Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $986
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $387. Sharp Aquos R9 was $387 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.