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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
64.9Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
77.6Performance21.8
59.2Display54
42.1Camera54.9
59.7Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 88 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+21). Sharp AQUOS sense9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 54
  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 286% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 2,713

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 44% higher Wired charging: 36 W vs 25 W
  • 32% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 13.1 mm

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.9 ″+13%6.1 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XPro IGZO OLED
Resolution1080x25201080x2340
Pixel density400 ppi422 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+50%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu2,477,554—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,977+210%Top 14%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,466+286%Top 5%2,713Bottom 29%
Wild Life Extreme stability38 %Bottom 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,300 mAh5,000 mAh+16%
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance14.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Weight180 g166 g+8%
Thickness13.1 mm8.9 mm+32%
IP ratingIP48IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 14
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Sharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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