Aquos sense9 vs 14
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 14 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Aquos sense9 61 · 14 65 — 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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 14's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The 14 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,610mAh — the Aquos sense9 lasts longer between charges.
The 14 is supported until Feb 2029 — 4 months longer than the Aquos sense9.
Overall value goes to the 14 at $17.03 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Aquos sense9 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $380 | $550 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz | 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2670×1200 (460 ppi), 1–120Hz, 1000 nits typical / up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,610 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired | 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main (Leica Summilux, f/1.6, OIS), 50MP ultra-wide (115° FOV), 50MP telephoto (Leica 75mm floating, OIS) |
| Dimensions | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm | 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 166 g | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) | IP68 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Feb 2029 |
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