Sharp Aquos Sense9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos Sense9
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 224g
- Better display (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 36W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos Sense9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 36W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos Sense9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 79.8% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos Sense9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.