Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Performance 40
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 55
Value for money 42

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Performance 75
Display 99
Camera 81
Battery 66
Portability 27
Value for money —

What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 229g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 27/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 1736
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro: The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M3 Pro 5G Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 515647 1797821
Geekbench Single 690 1923
Geekbench Multi 1736 5179
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3120
Refresh rate 90 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm
Weight 190 g 229 g
Launch price $200 —

Camera comparison

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3120
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
41/100
515647 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
76/100 +71.3%
1797821 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M3 Pro 5G

$200

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.