Sharp Aquos Sense9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos Sense9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 36W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos Sense9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 36W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos Sense9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos Sense9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos Sense9 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.