PhoneLifespan

Aquos sense9 vs Poco F6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro

The Poco F6 Pro wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Aquos sense9 it's also the sounder buy at $17.22 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Aquos sense9 61 · 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 sense9 $380
Buy with care$13.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.22/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Aquos sense9 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Aquos sense9 56Poco F6 Pro 85

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

Camera
Aquos sense9 67Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Battery
Aquos sense9 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Aquos sense9 34Poco F6 Pro 28

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 6 months longer than the Poco F6 Pro.

Value
Aquos sense9 61Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Full spec table
SpecAquos sense9Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)$380$399
Display6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM6GB/8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
ChargingUSB-C wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions149 × 73 × 8.9 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight166 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)IP54
Supported untilNov 2028May 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.