Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

The Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $599 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 54/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 825,080).

The Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sharp Aquos R9

Performance 74
Display 90
Camera 60
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 50

Tecno Pova 7 5G

Performance 49
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 79
Portability 54
Value for money 68

What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 825080
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 1980
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Tecno Pova 7 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599

  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sharp Aquos R9 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 14 points higher (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 68/100; 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 Pova 7 5G (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Sharp Aquos R9: The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Pova 7 5G: The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Sharp Aquos R9 Tecno Pova 7 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 1660924 825080
Geekbench Single 1860 771
Geekbench Multi 5045 1980
Display 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 —
Refresh rate 240 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — —
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 —
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm —
Weight 195 g 205 g
Launch price $599 $200

Camera comparison

Sharp Aquos R9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Tecno Pova 7 5G

  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display

Tecno Pova 7 5G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Sharp Aquos R9

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Tecno Pova 7 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sharp Aquos R9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
68/100
1660924 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6300
54/100 -101.3%
825080 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R9 leads Tecno Pova 7 5G by 101.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sharp Aquos R9

$599

Tecno Pova 7 5G

$200

Launch price difference: $399. Tecno Pova 7 5G was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (74/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (60/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?

The Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?

The Sharp Aquos R9 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?

The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R9 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?

The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R9 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?

The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.