Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until February 2029 · Buy-by February 2027
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Aquos R9 Pro should be supported until around February 2029. Buying it today still gets you about 2.6 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified June 2026).
Source: Sharp's documentation · last verified 2026-06-18 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
15% above the $900+ median ($27.56/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
Sharp's most ambitious camera phone yet, pairing a huge 1-inch-class Leica sensor with a full triple-50MP system.
Pros
- Enormous 1-inch-class Leica main sensor plus genuine telephoto and ultra-wide
- Top-tier 240Hz QHD+ IGZO LTPO OLED with Wi-Fi 7
- Promised 3 OS upgrades, the strongest Aquos software stance
Cons
- Limited availability and very high import pricing
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a tier below the true flagship 8 Gen 3
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.7-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, QHD+, 1-240Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| telephoto 2.8x | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 50MP |
| front | 50MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 32W wired, 15W wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 162 x 78 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 220 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 14 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4, NFC, USB-C |
| Update policy | ~3 years of updates (our estimate from Sharp's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Aquos R9 Pro camera special?
It combines a 1-inch-class 50MP Leica main sensor with matching 50MP telephoto and ultra-wide cameras, a rare all-50MP triple system.
Is the Aquos R9 Pro available globally?
It launched in Japan and rolled out to a few markets like Taiwan, Indonesia and Singapore; elsewhere it must be imported.
How long will the Aquos R9 Pro be supported?
Sharp lists up to 3 major Android upgrades; combined with security patches, support is estimated to run to roughly 2029.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-18.