PhoneLifespan

Aquos R9 vs Poco F6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro

The Poco F6 Pro wins this one, taking display and performance decisively. Against the Aquos R9 it's also the sounder buy at $17.22 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Aquos R9 57 · Poco F6 Pro 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Sharp Aquos R9 $530
Buy with care$20.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.22/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Aquos R9 60Poco F6 Pro 80

The Poco F6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 3200x1440 (wqhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Aquos R9 78Poco F6 Pro 85

The Poco F6 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Aquos R9 67Poco F6 Pro 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Aquos R9 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Aquos R9 32Poco F6 Pro 28

The Aquos R9 is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Poco F6 Pro.

Value
Aquos R9 57Poco F6 Pro 67

Overall value goes to the Poco F6 Pro at $17.22 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecAquos R9Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)$530$399
Display6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
ChargingUSB-C wired (no wireless)120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions156 × 75 × 8.9 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight195 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)IP54
Supported untilSep 2028May 2028
Aquos R9 full verdict →Poco F6 Pro 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.