Head to head

Sharp Aquos R9 vs Tecno Spark 20

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sharp Aquos R9 takes it by 15.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Sharp Aquos R9 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Sharp Aquos R9 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sharp Aquos R9 Tecno Spark 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 PKR 30,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Mid–2026 (June–July window typical for Aquos R series) December 2023
Dimensions ~156 mm - ~74 mm _ ~8.5 – 9 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 190 – 210 g Not officially specified
Water resistance IP68 (water & dust resistant — Sharp flagship standard) IP53 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.6 inches
Resolution 1260 × 2730 pixels (approx.) Better 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type Pro IGZO OLED, 240Hz (Sharp signature high refresh panel) IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Not listed Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (flagship-grade, efficient variant) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Adreno 735 Mali-G52 MP2
Operating system Android 14 (expected with Sharp UI) Android 13 with HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
Selfie camera 12 MP (approx.) HDR 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 8K: ✔ (expected flagship standard) 4K: 30/60fps ✔ 1080p: ✔ 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po ~5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Fast wired (~30W–45W expected) Wireless charging (Yes) Better 18W Fast Charging
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 v5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint Under-display (ultrasonic) Face Unlock Full flagship suite Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
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 Spark 20?

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.

What is the price of Sharp Aquos R9 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Spark 20?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R9 or Tecno Spark 20?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.