Sharp AQUOS sense9 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
21.8Performance46.7
54Display80.7
54.9Camera41.9
49.1Battery66.6
73.3Features86.7
4 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense98 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+25). 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 42
- 529% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 12% lower weight: 166 g vs 189 g
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Pro IGZO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 429 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,500 nits+125% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 961Bottom 27% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,713Bottom 29% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+1% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+529% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 36 W | 45 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 g+12% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Sharp AQUOS sense9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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