{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r9-vs-tecno-spark-20/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T08:43:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Spark 20",
    "answer": "The Sharp Aquos R9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 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": 29,
                "overall": 80.1
            },
            "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 Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sharp-aquos-r9",
        "margin": 15.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-spark-20": 33
                },
                "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-spark-20": 82
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-spark-20": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r9"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r9"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r9": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50
                },
                "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": 29,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 119,000 less.",
        "Sharp Aquos R9 charges 12W 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.",
        "Sharp Aquos R9 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 119,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R9 leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 a 5000 mAh cell, with 30W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "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 Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}