Poco F8 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $529 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Poco F8 Pro scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco F8 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.