{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y90-vs-sharp-aquos-r9/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T10:02:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Sharp Aquos R9",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y90 and the Sharp Aquos R9 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance. The Sharp Aquos R9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 181,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y90",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 181999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 82.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 84.8,
                "overall": 88
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 10, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "252 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sharp Aquos R9",
            "slug": "sharp-aquos-r9",
            "brand": "Sharp",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sharp/sharp-aquos-r9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-11_25_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T06:36:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88.8,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 65.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Mid–2026 (June–July window typical for Aquos R series)",
                    "Dimensions": "~156 mm - ~74 mm _ ~8.5 – 9 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 – 210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (water & dust resistant — Sharp flagship standard)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2730 pixels (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "Pro IGZO OLED, 240Hz (Sharp signature high refresh panel)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 735",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (expected with Sharp UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main: 50.3 MP (1-inch sensor class, premium imaging) Secondary: Ultra-wide (approx. 13–50 MP depending on variant)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (approx.) HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K: ✔ (expected flagship standard) 4K: 30/60fps ✔ 1080p: ✔"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po ~5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (~30W–45W expected) Wireless charging (Yes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (latest standard)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Under-display (ultrasonic) Face Unlock Full flagship suite",
                    "USB": "Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 88.8
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r9"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 86,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 81
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82.3,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 65.8
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 84.8,
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sharp Aquos R9 costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 packs a 600 mAh larger battery.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 charges 38W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 13.7 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Sharp Aquos R9?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 and Sharp Aquos R9 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Sharp Aquos R9 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is listed at PKR 181,999 and Sharp Aquos R9 at PKR 149,999. That makes Sharp Aquos R9 cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Sharp Aquos R9?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Lenovo Legion Y90 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50.3 MP on Sharp Aquos R9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Sharp Aquos R9?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 5600 mAh cell and Sharp Aquos R9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 68W and 30W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Sharp Aquos R9?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) while Sharp Aquos R9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}