Head to head

Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Sharp Aquos R9

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 May 2026.

The short answer

The Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei Nova 15 Max still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sharp Aquos R9 takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Huawei Nova 15 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei Nova 15 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei Nova 15 Max packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Nova 15 Max charges 10W faster.
  • Sharp Aquos R9 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Sharp Aquos R9 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Sharp Aquos R9 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei Nova 15 Max if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Sharp Aquos R9 if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova 15 Max Sharp Aquos R9
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 Cheaper PKR 149,999
Design & build
Release date May 7, 2026 (global) Mid–2026 (June–July window typical for Aquos R series)
Dimensions 163.3 × 78 × 8 mm ~156 mm - ~74 mm _ ~8.5 – 9 mm
Weight 232g 190 – 210 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP68 (water & dust resistant — Sharp flagship standard)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 2756 × 1272 pixels (1.5K / FHD+) Better 1260 × 2730 pixels (approx.)
Panel type OLED 120Hz adaptive Pro IGZO OLED, 240Hz (Sharp signature high refresh panel)
Protection Kunlun Glass protection Not listed
Performance
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G610 series Adreno 735
Operating system EMUI 14.2 No Google Play Services officially Android 14 (expected with Sharp UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Ultra Sensing Camera (f/1.9) 2MP Secondary Camera RYYB Color Filter Sensor AIS Image Stabilization 10x Digital Zoom Main: 50.3 MP (1-inch sensor class, premium imaging) Secondary: Ultra-wide (approx. 13–50 MP depending on variant) Better
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie camera (exact MP varies by region listing) 12 MP (approx.) HDR
Video recording 4K supported 8K: ✔ (expected flagship standard) 4K: 30/60fps ✔ 1080p: ✔
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 8500mAh Better Li-Po ~5000 mAh
Wired charging 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Reverse Charging Supported Better Fast wired (~30W–45W expected) Wireless charging (Yes)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (latest standard)
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Fingerprint Under-display (ultrasonic) Face Unlock Full flagship suite
USB USB Type-C Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Sharp Aquos R9?

Sharp Aquos R9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Nova 15 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Nova 15 Max and Sharp Aquos R9 in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova 15 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and Sharp Aquos R9 at PKR 149,999. That makes Sharp Aquos R9 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Sharp Aquos R9?

Huawei Nova 15 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 15 Max uses a 50 MP main sensor against 50.3 MP on Sharp Aquos R9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Sharp Aquos R9?

Huawei Nova 15 Max leads on battery. Huawei Nova 15 Max carries a 8500 mAh cell and Sharp Aquos R9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 40W and 30W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.