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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
82.4Performance21.8
66Display54
47.3Camera54.9
71.7Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+5 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and battery (+23). Sharp AQUOS sense9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 324% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 2,713

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 13% lower weight: 166 g vs 190 g

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.7 ″+10%6.1 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XPro IGZO OLED
Resolution3120x14401080x2340
Pixel density516 ppi+22%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+30%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+253%Top 8%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+324%Top 2%2,713Bottom 29%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W+25%36 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
Weight190 g166 g+13%
Thickness7.3 mm+18%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 14
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Sharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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