{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r9-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T09:56:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 149,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 49.3,
                "overall": 82.2
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_57_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:10:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 75.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (availability varies by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "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": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 88.8,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "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": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 81,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 65.8,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r9"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 49.3,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 80,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 40W faster.",
        "Sharp Aquos R9 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sharp Aquos R9 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R9 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 30W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sharp Aquos R9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}