iPhone 16 vs Razr Ultra 2025

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 16

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 at $11.09 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 59 · 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 $699

Safe to buy$11.09/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 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 92Razr Ultra 2025 98

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

Camera

iPhone 16 62Razr Ultra 2025 67

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

Battery

iPhone 16 51Razr Ultra 2025 74

4,700mAh vs 3,561mAh — the Razr Ultra 2025 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16 75Razr Ultra 2025 41

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

Value

iPhone 16 59Razr Ultra 2025 53

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 at $11.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16	Razr Ultra 2025
Price (street)	$699	$1100
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	Inner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz
Chipset	Apple A18	Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	8GB	16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	512GB
Battery	3,561 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm	Folded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm
Weight	170 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48 (dust and water resistant)
Supported until	Sep 2031	May 2029

iPhone 16 full verdict →Razr Ultra 2025 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.