Aquos R9 Pro vs X Fold3 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos R9 Pro (supported until Feb 2029); want maximum speed → X Fold3 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Value Score: Aquos R9 Pro 54 · X Fold3 Pro 53 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The X Fold3 Pro's screen is the better one — 8.03-inch foldable ltpo amoled, 2480x2200, 120hz; 6.53-inch cover amoled, 2748x1172, 120hz.
The X Fold3 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,700mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X Fold3 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Aquos R9 Pro is supported until Feb 2029 — 9 months longer than the X Fold3 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Aquos R9 Pro | X Fold3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1000 | $1300 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz | 8.03-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED, 2480x2200, 120Hz; 6.53-inch cover AMOLED, 2748x1172, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,700 mAh |
| Charging | 32W wired, 15W wireless | 100W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.8x, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope |
| Dimensions | 162 x 78 x 9.3 mm | unfolded 159.9 × 142.4 × 5.2 mm, folded 159.9 × 72.6 × 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 236 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68 | IPX8 |
| Supported until | Feb 2029 | Apr 2028 |
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