Flip 2 vs Aquos R9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Aquos R9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Flip 2 56 · 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.
Category by category
The Flip 2's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch foldable oled, 1188 x 2790, 120hz; 3.0-inch cover oled, 422 x 682, 900 nits.
The Aquos R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Aquos R9 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,000mAh vs 4,325mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.
The Aquos R9 is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Flip 2.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Flip 2 | Aquos R9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $530 |
| Display | 6.9-inch foldable OLED, 1188 x 2790, 120Hz; 3.0-inch cover OLED, 422 x 682, 900 nits | 6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB/12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 4,325 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | USB-C wired (no wireless) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | Unfolded 170 x 76 x 7.2 mm; folded 87 x 76 x 15.8 mm | 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | Splash resistant (no IP rating) | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G) |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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