Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R9 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Air
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R9 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Air, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R9, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 205 g
ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Air, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,341,965
- against 1,649,698
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 732 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,649,698 | 2,341,965 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,913 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,098 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720, and Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,624 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Green | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IPX8, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 45 |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | 57 h 57 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| 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, Mohs Level 4, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, 2600Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 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) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, Computer Sync | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R9 | nubia RedMagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SH-M28SG | NX779J |
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