Sharp Aquos R9
Sharp
PKR 149,999
83/100 overall
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Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Camon Air
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Apr 2026.
The short answer
The Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Camon Air still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 149,999.
Tecno Camon Air
Tecno
PKR 120,999
74/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSharp Aquos R9 takes it by 8.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 29,000 less.
- Tecno Camon Air packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Camon Air charges 15W faster.
- Sharp Aquos R9 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Sharp Aquos R9 ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Sharp Aquos R9 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sharp Aquos R9 if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Camon Air if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R9 | Tecno Camon Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 149,999 | PKR 120,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Mid–2026 (June–July window typical for Aquos R series) | September 2, 2026 |
| Dimensions | ~156 mm - ~74 mm _ ~8.5 – 9 mm | 162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 – 210 g | 167 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (water & dust resistant — Sharp flagship standard) | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2730 pixels (approx.) Better | 1224 × 2720 pixels |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED, 240Hz (Sharp signature high refresh panel) | AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant) | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 14 (expected with Sharp UI) | Android 16 HiOS 16.3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Main: 50.3 MP (1-inch sensor class, premium imaging) Secondary: Ultra-wide (approx. 13–50 MP depending on variant) Better | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (approx.) HDR | 32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens Better |
| Video recording | 8K: ✔ (expected flagship standard) 4K: 30/60fps ✔ 1080p: ✔ | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po ~5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (~30W–45W expected) Wireless charging (Yes) | 45W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (latest standard) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Under-display (ultrasonic) Face Unlock Full flagship suite | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display) |
| USB | Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon Air?
Sharp Aquos R9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Tecno Camon Air can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?
Sharp Aquos R9 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon Air?
Sharp Aquos R9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R9 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon Air, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon Air?
Tecno Camon Air leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Camon Air?
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 Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate.
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