Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,660,924); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 4313
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1660924
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $599
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.