Nord 4 vs Aquos R9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus Nord 4

Lifespan decides this one: the Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 at $8.18 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R9 runs out in Sep 2028 ($20.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Nord 4 72 · 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.

OnePlus Nord 4 $400

Safe to buy$8.18/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20282030

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Nord 4 70Aquos R9 60

The Nord 4's screen is the better one — 6.74-inch amoled, 1.5k (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120hz, 2150 nits peak.

Performance

Nord 4 78Aquos R9 78

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Nord 4 67Aquos R9 67

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

Battery

Nord 4 90Aquos R9 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Nord 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Nord 4 58Aquos R9 32

The Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 — 22 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

Nord 4 72Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Nord 4 at $8.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Nord 4	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$400	$530
Display	6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	200 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	Jul 2030	Sep 2028

Nord 4 full verdict →Aquos R9 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.