Aquos R9 vs Aquos sense9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → Aquos R9 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)).
Value Score: Aquos R9 57 · 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 R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Aquos sense9 at $13.24 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Aquos R9 | Aquos sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $530 | $380 |
| Display | 6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired (no wireless) | USB-C wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 166 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G) | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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