Pixel 9 Pro vs Aquos R9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 Pro is supported until Aug 2031 at $10.44 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 9 Pro 69 · 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 9 Pro $649

Safe to buy$10.44/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 Pro 90Aquos R9 60

The Pixel 9 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro 76Aquos R9 78

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro 79Aquos R9 67

The Pixel 9 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro 74Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 Pro 74Aquos R9 32

The Pixel 9 Pro is supported until Aug 2031 — 36 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

Pixel 9 Pro 69Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 Pro at $10.44 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9 Pro	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$649	$530
Display	6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	16GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand)	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	199 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	Aug 2031	Sep 2028

Pixel 9 Pro 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.