PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs Aquos sense9

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Winner

Sharp Aquos sense9

The Aquos sense9 wins this one, taking display and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $13.24 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.55/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Sharp Aquos sense9 $380
Buy with care$13.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 70Aquos sense9 80

The Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 58Aquos sense9 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79Aquos sense9 67

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80Aquos sense9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29Aquos sense9 34

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 4 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56Aquos sense9 61

Overall value goes to the Aquos sense9 at $13.24 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProAquos sense9
Price (street)$480$380
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wiredUSB-C wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight180 g166 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported untilJul 2028Nov 2028
Reno 12 Pro 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.