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Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.1 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP

Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 61% of smartphones
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.6

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

â–²Better than 63% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £330

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.6

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

7.6
Brand name
Sharp
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
â–² Better than 65% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor which is faster than processors in 64.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.1 inches
Screen size
6.1 inches
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.1 inches which is smaller than the screens of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to those of 2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
422 ppi
Pixel density
422 ppi
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 422 ppi which is higher than that of 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Refresh rate
240 Hz
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 240 Hz which is higher than in 99.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.3% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
36 W
Charging speed
36 W
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 36 W which is faster than in 52.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
149 mm
Height
149 mm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 149 mm which is shorter than 96.2% of smartphones.
Width
73 mm
Width
73 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73 mm which is narrower than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.9 mm which is thicker than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
166 g
Weight
166 g
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 166 g which is lighter than 95% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
87,016 cm³
Device volume
87,016 cm³
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 87,016 cm³ which is smaller than 76.3% of smartphones.
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Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    240 Hz
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Message Assistant, AI Auto, AI shadow removal, Intelligent Charge
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 3% better value for money
    Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.56 vs 7.3).
    7.56 vs 7.34
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.95 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 8.6% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,023
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,023 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,023 vs 942
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Message Assistant, AI Auto, AI shadow removal, Intelligent Charge
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    240 Hz
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 6.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    422 ppi
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (422 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    422 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 9.1% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    36 W
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (36 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    36 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 15.4% lighter
    Weight
    166 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (166 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    166 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 14.6 mm shorter
    Height
    149 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (149 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    149 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3 mm narrower
    Width
    73 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73 mm vs 76 mm
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.1 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    83
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (83 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    83 vs 99.5
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 58.1% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    255
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (255 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    255 vs 608
  • 5.44x less popular
    Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.44x less popular
    Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 26.9% more expensive
    Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£330 vs £260).
    £330 vs £260
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 58.1% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    255
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (255 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    255 vs 608
  • 34.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    807
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (807 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    807 vs 1,226
  • 1.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    940 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (940 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    940 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.1 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    83
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (83 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    83 vs 99.5
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Japan
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China

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SHARP AQUOS sense9 - Reviewed(canbuyornot.com) | December 13, 2024 | Sharp Aquos Sense9 review: Compact and hardy

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What we like about Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Compact and lightweight design with a durable aluminum unibody, appreciated for comfort and resistance to drops/water/dust.
  • Excellent battery life, with users reporting it lasts a full day with significant charge left and some estimates suggesting two-day usage.
  • High-quality and bright 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED display with a smooth 120Hz/240Hz equivalent refresh rate and good visibility in sunlight.
  • Solid camera performance for a midrange phone, with good detail, vibrant colors, fast focus, and capable macro shots using the ultrawide lens.
  • Inclusion of useful features often missing in other phones, such as a microSD card slot for expandable storage and stereo speakers.
  • Overall good value for its price, with performance exceeding expectations for a midrange device.
  • The fingerprint sensor on the back is noted as being fast and accurate by some users.
  • Support for features like eSIM and Osaifu-Keitai (Japanese mobile payment).

What we don't like about Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB)

  • The processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2) is considered less powerful compared to other phones in the same price range, leading to slightly slower performance than expected.
  • The speakers, while stereo, are described as not being very loud or good compared to other similarly sized phones.
  • Issues with the fingerprint sensor, which some users found unreliable or intermittent in functionality.
  • The auto-brightness feature can be inconsistent.
  • Video recording struggles in poor lighting conditions.
  • The phone lacks a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • The device's body can be slippery.
  • Limited market availability, primarily in Asian regions, meaning it was not released in Europe and has limited community support.

Verdict

The Sharp Aquos Sense 9 (8GB + 256GB) is a durable, lightweight mid-range 5G smartphone running Android 14, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. Key specs include a 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED display with a variable refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz (240Hz equivalent motion quality), a large 5,000 mAh battery offering up to two days of usage, and a versatile dual rear camera system featuring a 50.3 MP main sensor with OIS and a 50.3 MP ultra-wide lens, plus a 32 MP front camera. Main pros are its impressive MIL-STD-810H compliant durability (waterproof and shock resistant), excellent battery life, and a bright, smooth display in a compact and lightweight 166g aluminum body, a rarity for modern smartphones. A primary con is the lack of 5G support in some regional variants and relatively slower 18W wired charging compared to other mid-range options.

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