iPhone 16 vs Razr 50

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 16

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 at $11.05 per month of safe use, while the Razr 50 runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 59 · Razr 50 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 $699

Safe to buy$11.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031

Motorola Razr 50 $500

Buy with care$19.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16 50Razr 50 80

The Razr 50's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 120hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 poled 90hz cover display.

Performance

iPhone 16 92Razr 50 58

The iPhone 16's Apple A18 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 16 62Razr 50 67

The Razr 50 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 16 51Razr 50 64

4,200mAh vs 3,561mAh — the Razr 50 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16 75Razr 50 30

The iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 — 38 months longer than the Razr 50.

Value

iPhone 16 59Razr 50 53

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 at $11.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16	Razr 50
Price (street)	$699	$500
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display
Chipset	Apple A18	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	3,561 mAh	4,200 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm	171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)
Weight	170 g	188 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Supported until	Sep 2031	Jul 2028

iPhone 16 full verdict →Razr 50 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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