Realme 16T vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads — 59/100 vs 48/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 528,398); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16T
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1980
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 scores 11 points higher (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16T | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16T and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads Realme 16T by 33.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos Sense9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (57/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably better than the Realme 16T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16T or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16T or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on performance (53/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (57/100 vs 32/100).