Sharp AQUOS sense9 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
21.8Performance43.2
54Display56.7
54.9Camera63.6
49.1Battery72.1
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense96 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+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 Sharp AQUOS sense9
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 19% lower weight: 166 g vs 204 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 49
- 233% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 36 W
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 961
Display
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+1% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+1% | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 36 W | 120 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 g+19% | 204 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |