Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R9 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Sharp Aquos R9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Max. download speed
- 7,350 Mbps
- against 5,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,670 Mbps
- against 3,500 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 732 | Xclipse 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,649,698 | 1,188,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,913 Best value | 1,694 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,098 Best value | 3,939 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720, and Cortex-A520 cores. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Green | Mint Green, White, Grey, Black, Purple, Brown, Green, Orange, Navy |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 158 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % Best value | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IPX8, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810H | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, 10-Bit Panel, LTPO, 240Hz | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, Computer Sync | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Charging, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Host 3.1, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.76 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | 7,350 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SH-M28SG | SM-S711B, SM-S711B/DS, SM-S711U1, SM-S711U, SM-S711W, SM-S7110, SM-S711N |
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