Galaxy S23+ vs Aquos sense9

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

The Galaxy S23+ wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Aquos sense9 it's also the sounder buy at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Sharp Aquos sense9 $380

Buy with care$13.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 70Aquos sense9 80

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

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 85Aquos sense9 56

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Aquos sense9 67

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Aquos sense9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Aquos sense9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Aquos sense9 34

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Aquos sense9 61

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Aquos sense9
Price (street)	$206	$380
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	USB-C wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight	196 g	166 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported until	Feb 2028	Nov 2028

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Aquos sense9 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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