iPhone 16 vs Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)

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 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) runs out in Jul 2028 ($27.61/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 59 · Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 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 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) $700

Buy with care$27.61/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16 50Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 80

The Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)'s screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 165hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 poled 165hz cover display.

Performance

iPhone 16 92Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 82

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

Camera

iPhone 16 62Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 67

The Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 16 51Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 60

4,000mAh vs 3,561mAh — the Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16 75Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 30

The iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 — 38 months longer than the Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024).

Value

iPhone 16 59Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53

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

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16	Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)
Price (street)	$699	$700
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 165Hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 pOLED 165Hz cover display
Chipset	Apple A18	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,561 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm	171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm (unfolded)
Weight	170 g	189 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Supported until	Sep 2031	Jul 2028

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