{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r11-vs-xiaomi-18/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T07:11:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sharp Aquos R11 vs Xiaomi 18",
    "answer": "The Sharp Aquos R11 and the Xiaomi 18 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sharp Aquos R11 leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sharp Aquos R11",
            "slug": "sharp-aquos-r11",
            "brand": "Sharp",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sharp/sharp-aquos-r11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-09_57_31-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T05:09:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 68.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 99.6,
                "overall": 86.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 9, 2026. (It was officially announced on June 16, 2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "156 x 74 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65, IP68, and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz – 240Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Prime Core up to 3.2 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera System Main Camera 50.3 MP Wide Sensor f/1.9 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Fast Autofocus High-detail daylight and low-light photography Ultra-Wide Camera 50.3 MP Ultra-Wide Sensor f/2.2 Aperture 122° Field of View Suitable for landscapes and group shots Telephoto Camera 38.5 MP Telephoto Sensor f/2.4 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 2.9x Optical Zoom AI Smart Fit Zoom Technology Leica HEKTOR Lens System Spectral Sensor HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization Night Mode Portrait Mode LED Flash Pro Photography Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50.3 MP Selfie Camera f/2.2 Aperture Wide-Angle Lens AI Beauty Mode Portrait Selfies HDR Selfies",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording HDR Video Capture Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Slow Motion Recording Time-Lapse Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (Non-Removable) 5,100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "36W Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG Support USB Charging High-Speed Data Transfer"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 18",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-10_57_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T05:38:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno-series (expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB options",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 79,
                    "xiaomi-18": 70
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r11"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 94,
                    "xiaomi-18": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 68.5,
                    "xiaomi-18": 70
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 99.6,
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 18 packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sharp Aquos R11 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R11 or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R11 and Xiaomi 18 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Sharp Aquos R11 and Xiaomi 18 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R11 is listed at PKR 269,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R11 or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R11 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 18, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R11 or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R11 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sharp Aquos R11 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}