12 Pro vs Aquos sense9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Aquos sense9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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.
Category by category
The Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.
The Aquos sense9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 Pro | Aquos sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $245 | $380 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | USB-C wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Nov 2028 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.