Sharp AQUOS sense9 vs Xiaomi 12
21.8Performance43.2
54Display47.7
54.9Camera47
49.1Battery62.5
73.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense95 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+13). 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
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 287% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 49
- 86% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 36 W
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 961
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,713
Display
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.28 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+1% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 961Bottom 27% | 1,720+79%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,713Bottom 29% | 4,300+58%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+1% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+287% | 13 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 36 W | 67 W+86% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 g+8% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |