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iPhone 16 Plus vs Razr Ultra 2025

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Winner

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 Plus is supported until Sep 2031 at $10.31 per month of safe use, while the Razr Ultra 2025 runs out in May 2029 ($31.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Plus 64 · Razr Ultra 2025 53 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Apple iPhone 16 Plus $650
Safe to buy$10.31/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 $1100
Buy with care$31.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 Plus 50Razr Ultra 2025 70

The Razr Ultra 2025's screen is the better one — inner: 7.0-inch foldable poled, super hd (1224p), up to 165hz, pantone validated; cover: 4.0-inch poled, up to 165hz.

Performance
iPhone 16 Plus 92Razr Ultra 2025 98

The Razr Ultra 2025's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 16 Plus 62Razr Ultra 2025 67

The Razr Ultra 2025 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 16 Plus 73Razr Ultra 2025 74

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 Plus 75Razr Ultra 2025 41

The iPhone 16 Plus is supported until Sep 2031 — 28 months longer than the Razr Ultra 2025.

Value
iPhone 16 Plus 64Razr Ultra 2025 53

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 Plus at $10.31 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16 PlusRazr Ultra 2025
Price (street)$650$1100
Display6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peakInner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz
ChipsetApple A18Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM8GB16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB512GB
Battery4,674 mAh4,700 mAh
ChargingWired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; up to 25W MagSafe with 30W adapter68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mmFolded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm
Weight199 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48 (dust and water resistant)
Supported untilSep 2031May 2029

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