13 Pro+ vs Aquos sense9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → 13 Pro+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).
Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 3 months longer than the 13 Pro+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 Pro+ | Aquos sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $380 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | USB-C wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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