iPhone 13 vs Aquos sense9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → iPhone 13 (Apple A15 Bionic).
Value Score: iPhone 13 60 · Aquos sense9 61 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.
The iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
The Aquos sense9 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,000mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Aquos sense9 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 13 | Aquos sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $249 | $380 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | USB-C wired |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 166 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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