12R vs Aquos sense9

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Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Aquos sense9 it's also the sounder buy at $18.23 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · Aquos sense9 61 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus 12R $350

Buy with care$18.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Sharp Aquos sense9 $380

Buy with care$13.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

12R 90Aquos sense9 80

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12R 85Aquos sense9 56

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12R 67Aquos sense9 67

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

Battery

12R 90Aquos sense9 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 23Aquos sense9 34

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12R.

Value

12R 73Aquos sense9 61

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12R	Aquos sense9
Price (street)	$350	$380
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/16GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	USB-C wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight	207 g	166 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2028

12R full verdict →Aquos sense9 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.