iPhone 16e vs Aquos R9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 16e

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16e is supported until Feb 2032 at $8.76 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 16e 63 · 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 16e $599

Safe to buy$8.76/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16e 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 16e 92Aquos R9 78

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

Camera

iPhone 16e 50Aquos R9 67

The Aquos R9 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone 16e 60Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,005mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16e 81Aquos R9 32

The iPhone 16e is supported until Feb 2032 — 42 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

iPhone 16e 63Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16e at $8.76 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16e	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$599	$530
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A18	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	4,005 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge with 20W+ adapter; Qi wireless up to 7.5W (no MagSafe)	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	48MP main	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	167 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	Feb 2032	Sep 2028

iPhone 16e 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.