Poco F9 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Poco F9 Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sharp Aquos R9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (95/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.