PhoneLifespan

Mate 70 Pro vs Aquos R9 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos R9 Pro (supported until Feb 2029); want maximum speed → Mate 70 Pro (HiSilicon Kirin 9020).

Value Score: Mate 70 Pro 57 · 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.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro $920
Buy with care$31.40/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro $1000
Buy with care$31.75/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display
Mate 70 Pro 80Aquos R9 Pro 70

The Mate 70 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch ltpo oled, 2832x1316, 120hz, 2500 nits peak.

Performance
Mate 70 Pro 85Aquos R9 Pro 82

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Mate 70 Pro 79Aquos R9 Pro 79

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

Battery
Mate 70 Pro 90Aquos R9 Pro 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Mate 70 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Mate 70 Pro 35Aquos R9 Pro 37

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Mate 70 Pro 57Aquos R9 Pro 54

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMate 70 ProAquos R9 Pro
Price (street)$920$1000
Display6.9-inch LTPO OLED, 2832x1316, 120Hz, 2500 nits peak6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin 9020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless32W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm162 x 78 x 9.3 mm
Weight221 g220 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP66/IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Feb 2029

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