Sharp Aquos R9 Pro specifications, advantages and disadvantages
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro Specifications
Sharp has made a notable comeback in the 5G smartphone with the Aquos R9 Pro. This premium smartphone supports 5G connectivity and is priced at around $832 (Rs 69,999 in India). The Aquos R9 Pro equips a 6.7-inch PRO-IGZO LTPO OLED display that offers vibrant images with one billion colors, a super smooth 240Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and HDR support. IP68 certified, it is water and dust resistant ensuring durability and the phone is available in single black color variants. Running on Android 14, the Aquos R9 Pro is expected to receive up to three major Android updates, keeping it future-proof.
The device is powered by Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, built on 4nm architecture, delivering efficient and powerful performance. In terms of memory and storage, it comes equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, providing a large capacity for all user needs. The camera system features a 50.3MP triple-lens setup, including the same 50.3MP primary, telephoto and ultra-wide-angle sensors for versatile photography options. For selfies, there is also a 50.3 MP front camera, which ensures high-resolution shots from both sides. The Aquos R9 Pro is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that supports both wired and wireless charging, making it convenient for various charging preferences.
| Budget | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro |
| Grid | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | October 2024 |
| SIM | eSIM |
| Dimensions | 6.38 x 3.07 x 0.37 inches |
| Weight | 229 grams |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Show | PRO IGZO LTPO OLED 1B colors 240Hz Dolby Vision HDR Ratio 19.5:9 ~513 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | IP68 water/dust resistant |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| SW | Android 14, up to 3 major Android updates |
| chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| UPC | Octa core 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 Cortex-A720 4 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A520 3 × 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adren 735 |
| card slot | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Internal | 512GB |
| Camera | 50.3 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 50.3 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.8x optical zoom 50.3 MP (122˚ ultrawide), PDAF Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panoramic Maximum: Gyroscope EIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
| selfie | 50.3 megapixels (wide) |
| Loudspeaker | Yeah |
| 3.5mm jack | not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yeah |
| infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB type C |
| Sensors | Under screen fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
| Battery | 5000mAh cabling Wireless |
| Flag | Black |
| Expected price | $832 (Rs 69,999 in India) approximately |
Pros and cons of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Below you can see the List of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro smartphone.
Advantages
- The phone has a PRO IGZO LTPO P-OLED display panel.
- It comes with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1B colors.
- It comes with support for Android 14 operating system.
- Huge 5000 mAh battery with wired and wireless charging.
- Supports IP68 water and dust resistance.
- Incredible performance for gaming and multitasking.
- Smartphone with 5G and NFC capability.
- Gyro-EIS support for video recording.
- Incredible camera performance with a 2.8x optical zoom lens.
- Fingerprint scanner under the screen.
Cons
- Gorilla Glass protection is missing on the phone.
- There is no reverse charging support.
- A microSD card slot is missing.
- An audio connector is missing.
- No custom UI support.
- A higher priced smartphone for general users.
- Support for 4K video recording is missing.
- Available in single RAM, storage and color variants.
