Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $599 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 65/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 1,059,715); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3185
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $599
- Better camera (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 3 points higher (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1660924 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (74/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Tecno Camon 50 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.