PhoneLifespan

Pixel 9 vs Aquos R9

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Winner

Google Pixel 9

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 at $7.23 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 72 · 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 $449
Safe to buy$7.23/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 80Aquos R9 60

The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 9 76Aquos R9 78

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Pixel 9 67Aquos R9 67

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

Battery
Pixel 9 74Aquos R9 80

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

Software longevity
Pixel 9 74Aquos R9 32

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

Value
Pixel 9 72Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 at $7.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 9Aquos R9
Price (street)$449$530
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight198 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported untilAug 2031Sep 2028
Pixel 9 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.