Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 41/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 27 points higher (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 27 points (68/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.