Sharp AQUOS sense9 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
21.8Performance32.4
54Display56.5
54.9Camera30.1
49.1Battery81.9
73.3Features60
7 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense97 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+11). Sharp AQUOS sense9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 111% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 49
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 25% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 36 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.76 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+111% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 961Bottom 27% | 1,001+4%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,713Bottom 29% | 2,914+7%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+1% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | — | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 36 W | 45 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 g+26% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |