Pixel 8a vs Aquos R9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 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: Pixel 8a 77 · 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.

Google Pixel 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R9 60

The Pixel 8a's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R9 78

The Aquos R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Aquos R9 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Aquos R9 32

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 32 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$300	$530
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	188 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	May 2031	Sep 2028

Pixel 8a 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.