Realme GT 8 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) 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 $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 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 Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 137.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Realme GT 8 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.