{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r9-vs-tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/", "generated": "2026-08-09T09:56:44+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G", "answer": "The Sharp Aquos R9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G 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 40 Pro 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 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": 48.2, "overall": 82.1 }, "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 40 Pro 4G", "slug": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-10_25_41-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 65999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T05:42:44+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 98, "battery": 71.9, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 100, "overall": 80.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 2025", "Dimensions": "164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm", "Weight": "178 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)", "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory)", "Internal storage": "256GB UFS", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56\" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion", "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty", "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.6, "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-40-pro-4g": 56 }, "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-40-pro-4g": 98 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g" }, { "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-40-pro-4g": 71.9 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "sharp-aquos-r9": 100, "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 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-40-pro-4g": 75 }, "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": 48.2, "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G costs PKR 84,000 less.", "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G packs a 200 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G charges 15W faster.", "Sharp Aquos R9 ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Sharp Aquos R9 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?", "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G 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 40 Pro 4G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G at PKR 65,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G cheaper by PKR 84,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R9 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G a 5200 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?", "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 40 Pro 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (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/)." }