Aquos R9 vs Xperia 10 VI
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Aquos R9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Aquos R9 57 · Xperia 10 VI 53 — 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 R9's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch pro igzo ltpo oled, fhd+, up to 240hz, ~2000 nits peak.
The Aquos R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Aquos R9 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Aquos R9 is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Xperia 10 VI.
Overall value goes to the Aquos R9 at $20.01 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Aquos R9 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $530 | $330 |
| Display | 6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+ (1080×2520), 21:9, 60Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired (no wireless) | 30W wired (USB PD) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 48MP main (with OIS), 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm | 155 × 68 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 164 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G) | IP65/IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | May 2028 |
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