Pura 80 vs Aquos R9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos R9 (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Pura 80 (Kirin 9020A (7nm)).
Value Score: Pura 80 57 · 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.
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The Pura 80's screen is the better one — 6.6-inch oled, 120hz.
The Pura 80's Kirin 9020A (7nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Pura 80 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,170mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Pura 80 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pura 80 | Aquos R9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $720 | $530 |
| Display | 6.6-inch OLED, 120Hz | 6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Kirin 9020A (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,170 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 80W wireless | USB-C wired (no wireless) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main variable aperture, 40MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 75.0 x 7.6 mm | 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G) |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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