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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R9
Tecno Pova 7 5G
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).
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
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.