12+ 5G vs Aquos sense9

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one. Against the Aquos sense9 it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Sharp Aquos sense9 $380

Buy with care$13.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Aquos sense9 80

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

Performance

12+ 5G 52Aquos sense9 56

The Aquos sense9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12+ 5G 67Aquos sense9 67

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

Battery

12+ 5G 80Aquos sense9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Aquos sense9 34

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 8 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 68Aquos sense9 61

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Aquos sense9
Price (street)	$215	$380
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	USB-C wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight	190 g	166 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported until	Mar 2028	Nov 2028

12+ 5G 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.