Galaxy S24+ vs Aquos R9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.60 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R9 runs out in Sep 2028 ($20.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Aquos R9 57 — 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 S24+ $699

Safe to buy$12.60/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24+ 100Aquos R9 60

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Galaxy S24+ 92Aquos R9 78

The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S24+ 79Aquos R9 67

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S24+ 78Aquos R9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24+ 66Aquos R9 32

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 29 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

Galaxy S24+ 71Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.60 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24+	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$699	$530
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	196 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	Jan 2031	Sep 2028

Galaxy S24+ full verdict →Aquos R9 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.