Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R9 vs Sharp Aquos wish5
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R9 and Sharp Aquos wish5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Sharp Aquos R9 is the more complete choice for buyers who prioritize the screen, cameras, and performance: its 240 Hz LTPO OLED panel outclasses the Sharp Aquos wish5's 120 Hz IPS LCD. The wish5 counters with Android 15 and broader protection across some standards.
The R9's display is sharper at 1080 × 2340 px and 396 ppi, versus 720 × 1612 px and 267 ppi on the wish5. It also charges faster, at 100 W versus 27 W. The wish5 is lighter at 187 g versus 195 g, and adds a 3.5 mm audio jack and infrared.
For photography, the R9 brings optical image stabilization and an ultrawide camera, both missing from the wish5; its main sensor is 1/1.55″ versus 1/2.96″. The wish5 suits buyers seeking a simpler phone with Android 15, but trails in performance: its Dimensity 6300, 8 GB of RAM, and UFS 2.1 sit below the R9's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 12 GB, and UFS 4.0.
Sharp Aquos R9
The Sharp Aquos R9 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing its 240 Hz LTPO OLED screen, ultrawide camera, and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
Sharp Aquos wish5
The Sharp Aquos wish5 suits buyers who want Android 15, a 3.5 mm jack, and infrared, though it trails in performance and cameras.
The verdict
Your pick: Sharp Aquos R9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,649,698
- against 308,681
- 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 2.1
Sharp Aquos wish5, if you care about…
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 195 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IPX8, IPX9, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP68, IPX8, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810H
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 732 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,649,698 Best value | 308,681 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,913 Best value | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,098 Best value | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720, and Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Green | Black, Blue, White, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 166 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IPX8, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, IPX8, IPX9, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 27 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B1, 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 B17, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, Infrared |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps Best value | 3,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R9 | Aquos wish5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SH-M28SG | SH-AC05, SH-M32 |
