Magic V Flip vs Aquos R9 Pro

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Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 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: Magic V Flip 56 · 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.

Honor Magic V Flip $700

Safe to buy$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Sharp Aquos R9 Pro $1000

Buy with care$31.75/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

Magic V Flip 80Aquos R9 Pro 70

The Magic V Flip's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch foldable ltpo oled, 120hz, dolby vision; 4-inch cover oled.

Performance

Magic V Flip 70Aquos R9 Pro 82

The Aquos R9 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Magic V Flip 67Aquos R9 Pro 79

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

Battery

Magic V Flip 76Aquos R9 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Aquos R9 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic V Flip 43Aquos R9 Pro 37

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 5 months longer than the Aquos R9 Pro.

Value

Magic V Flip 56Aquos R9 Pro 54

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic V Flip	Aquos R9 Pro
Price (street)	$700	$1000
Display	6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED	6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	512GB
Battery	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired	32W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)	162 x 78 x 9.3 mm
Weight	193 g	220 g
Water resistance	None	IP66/IP68
Supported until	Jun 2029	Feb 2029

Magic V Flip 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.