iPhone 16 vs Aquos R9 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Pro runs out in Feb 2029 ($31.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 59 · Aquos R9 Pro 54 — 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 Pro $1000

Buy with care$31.75/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16 50Aquos R9 Pro 70

The Aquos R9 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch pro igzo ltpo oled, qhd+, 1-240hz.

Performance

iPhone 16 92Aquos R9 Pro 82

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

Camera

iPhone 16 62Aquos R9 Pro 79

The Aquos R9 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

iPhone 16 51Aquos R9 Pro 80

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

Software longevity

iPhone 16 75Aquos R9 Pro 37

The iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 — 32 months longer than the Aquos R9 Pro.

Value

iPhone 16 59Aquos R9 Pro 54

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 at $11.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16	Aquos R9 Pro
Price (street)	$699	$1000
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz
Chipset	Apple A18	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	512GB
Battery	3,561 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	32W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm	162 x 78 x 9.3 mm
Weight	170 g	220 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP66/IP68
Supported until	Sep 2031	Feb 2029

iPhone 16 full verdict →Aquos R9 Pro 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.