Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $845
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 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 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $246. Sharp Aquos R9 was $246 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.