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Sharp AQUOS sense9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
21.8Performance55.2
54Display51.4
54.9Camera55.8
49.1Battery49.1
73.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense96 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and camera (+1). 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 Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 20% higher Wired charging: 36 W vs 30 W
  • 14% lower weight: 166 g vs 192 g

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 22
  • 151% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,713
  • 134% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 961
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.1 ″6.5 ″+7%
Panel typePro IGZO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density422 ppi+7%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+7%1,862 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Geekbench 6 (single)961Bottom 27%2,250+134%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,713Bottom 29%6,804+151%Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability—52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+5%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP+319%12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video—4K@120fps
Front camera32 MP+167%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging36 W+20%30 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
Weight166 g+14%192 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIPX5/IPX8/IP6XIP65/IP68
Frame materialAluminumMetal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Sharp AQUOS sense9 versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecSharp AQUOS sense9Sony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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