Poco F8 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Poco F8 scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.