Sharp Aquos R9
Sharp
PKR 149,999
87/100 overall
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Sharp Aquos R9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Apr 2026.
The short answer
The Sharp Aquos R9 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance. The Sharp Aquos R9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Sharp Aquos R9 costs PKR 25,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 70W faster.
- Sharp Aquos R9 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Sharp Aquos R9 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sharp Aquos R9 if…
you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 149,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Mid–2026 (June–July window typical for Aquos R series) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | ~156 mm - ~74 mm _ ~8.5 – 9 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 – 210 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (water & dust resistant — Sharp flagship standard) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2730 pixels (approx.) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED, 240Hz (Sharp signature high refresh panel) | AMOLED |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 14 (expected with Sharp UI) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Main: 50.3 MP (1-inch sensor class, premium imaging) Secondary: Ultra-wide (approx. 13–50 MP depending on variant) Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (approx.) HDR | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K: ✔ (expected flagship standard) 4K: 30/60fps ✔ 1080p: ✔ | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po ~5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (~30W–45W expected) Wireless charging (Yes) | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (latest standard) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Under-display (ultrasonic) Face Unlock Full flagship suite | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | Type-C | USB Type-C OTG |
“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, Sharp Aquos R9 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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.
What is the price of Sharp Aquos R9 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Sharp Aquos R9 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Sharp Aquos R9 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R9 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R9 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sharp Aquos R9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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