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iPhone 16 vs Aquos R9

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Winner

Apple iPhone 16

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 at $11.08 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R9 runs out in Sep 2028 ($20.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 59 · Aquos R9 57 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 16 $699
Safe to buy$11.08/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
Sharp Aquos R9 $530
Buy with care$20.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 50Aquos R9 60

The Aquos R9's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch pro igzo ltpo oled, fhd+, up to 240hz, ~2000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone 16 92Aquos R9 78

The iPhone 16's Apple A18 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 16 62Aquos R9 67

The Aquos R9 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 16 51Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 3,561mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 75Aquos R9 32

The iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 — 37 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value
iPhone 16 59Aquos R9 57

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16Aquos R9
Price (street)$699$530
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
ChipsetApple A18Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB
Battery3,561 mAh5,000 mAh
ChargingWired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25WUSB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight170 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported untilSep 2031Sep 2028
iPhone 16 full verdict →Aquos R9 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.