vivo X100 UltravsSharp Aquos R9

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

vivo
vivo X100 Ultra
X100 Ultra
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo X100 Ultra's battery life is decent but falls short of expectations with moderate usage.
The Vivo X100 Ultra's exceptional display offers unparalleled brightness, color accuracy, and responsiveness for an immersive viewing experience.
The Vivo X100 Ultra boasts top-notch cameras with exceptional performance, particularly with its main and telephoto lenses.
The Vivo X100 Ultra's performance is top-notch, making it a formidable flagship device overall.
Sharp
Sharp Aquos R9
Aquos R9
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Sharp Aquos R9's battery life is average at best, struggling with demanding activities like gaming.
The Sharp Aquos R9's exceptional display boasts impressive resolution, color accuracy, and brightness for an enhanced viewing experience.
The Sharp Aquos R9's camera is an exceptional feature, producing stunning photos and impressive low-light shots consistently.
The Sharp Aquos R9 offers solid daily usage and gaming experiences, but underwhelming performance capabilities for its price range.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo X100 Ultra
3.30 GHz
Sharp Aquos R9
2.80 GHz

RAM

Winner
vivo X100 Ultra
12GB
Sharp Aquos R9
8GB

Storage

Tie
vivo X100 Ultra
256GB
Sharp Aquos R9
256GB

Weight

Winner
vivo X100 Ultra
229g
Sharp Aquos R9
195g
Rank
vivo X100 Ultra
Winner
#23
Sharp Aquos R9
#346
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
vivo X100 Ultra
#495
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#532
Design
vivo X100 Ultra
#136
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#308
Display
vivo X100 Ultra
#546
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#710
Performance
vivo X100 Ultra
#34
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#142
Battery
vivo X100 Ultra
#110
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#153
Camera
vivo X100 Ultra
#14
Winner
Sharp Aquos R9
#430
item_phones_categoryId
vivo X100 Ultra
#1
Tie
Sharp Aquos R9
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo X100 Ultra
Sharp Sharp Aquos R9
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
CPU
1x3.3GHz Cortex, X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex, A520
1 x 2,9 Ghz Cortex, X4, 4 x 2,6 Ghz Cortex, A720, 3 x 1,9 Ghz Cortex, A520
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3.30
2.80
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 750
Qualcomm Adreno 732
RAM
12
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5X
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
UFS Storage 4.0
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
2150000
1366982
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 98% of devices
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo X100 Ultra

Strengths

The Vivo X100 Ultra has top-class camera hardware with a great main camera.
It's powered by Qualcomm's top chipset, Snapdragon Hn3.
The phone has excellent contrast and sharpness on its 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display.
The cameras are good enough for the phone to be worth importing.
The phone has excellent thermal management, maintaining high performance throughout stress tests.
The Vivo X100 Ultra has a long-lasting battery with active use score of about 13 hours.
It's available in 256GB, 512GB, and even 1TB storage options.

Weaknesses

The Vivo X100 Ultra is only available in China, making it difficult for international buyers.
The phone's telephoto camera, while excellent, falls a bit behind the X100 Pro model.
The ultrawide camera lacks detail compared to other competitors.
The phone's software, Origin OS, is proprietary and has some China-specific apps pre-installed.
The charging speed of the Vivo X100 Ultra is not as fast as expected.
The phone can get super toasty during prolonged stress tests.

Sharp Aquos R9

Strengths

The camera takes great photos, with good detail and color accuracy
The phone has a sharp and crisp display, perfect for watching videos or browsing the web
Sharp provides 5 years of security updates and 2 years of Android updates, which is impressive
The processor, Snapdragon 8s gen 3, handles multitasking and gaming well
Google pay and Android auto work fine on this device
All apps download properly from the App Store
Battery life is good for light users, lasting a full day with normal use
Sharp Aquos R9 has a solid build quality, with no issues with network connectivity

Weaknesses

The processor, while good, is not a flagship processor like some other phones have
Update process can be fiddly and requires changing VPN region to Japan or Singapore
No software updates are pushed automatically in regions outside of Japan or Singapore
Battery life may drain quickly with heavy gaming usage
Some users might find the price point too high, even at $800-$900
The phone's design is not particularly exciting or original
Sharp Aquos R9 does not have a flagship processor like some other phones have
Users may experience issues with software updates in regions outside of Japan or Singapore
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vivo X100 Ultra

The Vivo X100 Ultra is a top-tier camera phone in Vivo's X series, boasting impressive specs but limited availability in China. Despite this, the phone's camera capabilities are worth examining. The device features a 50MP main cam with a 1-in type Lita sensor, a 200MP 3.7x telephoto cam, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. In daylight photos, the main cam produces excellent detail rendition, crisp images, and wide dynamic range. Low-light performance is also commendable, with great detail and expressive shadows. The main cam can shoot videos in up to 8K resolution, but 4K makes more sense for practical use. Videos are detailed and have a natural color balance. The telephoto camera excels at 3.7x zoom, capturing sharp and noise-free photos with excellent dynamic range and color reproduction. It's particularly strong at night, delivering solid results even in dark scenes. The ultrawide cam performs well, with excellent dynamic range and likable colors, although it lags behind the X100 Pro model. Selfies from the X100 Ultra are also commendable, with lifelike skin tones and vibrant colors. Overall, the Vivo X100 Ultra has top-class camera hardware, with a great main camera and an exceptional telephoto cam. While its performance is good but not class-leading, it's still a strong contender in the flagship market. If you're looking for a similar experience without the hassle of importing from China, the globally available Vivo X100 Pro might be a more practical option. However, if you can overlook the limited availability and prefer a slightly different camera setup, the Vivo X100 Ultra is worth considering.

Sharp Aquos R9

Sharp's Aquos R9 is a flagship smartphone that boasts impressive specs and features, including a high-end processor, ample storage, and exceptional display quality. With its sleek design and robust performance, this device promises to deliver seamless gaming experiences, snappy multitasking, and an overall premium feel. However, concerns around software updates and regional compatibility may deter some potential buyers. In this review, we'll delve into the R9's strengths and weaknesses, weighing its merits against its limitations.

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