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iPhone 17 vs Razr Ultra 2025

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Winner

Apple iPhone 17

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 17 is supported until Sep 2032 at $10.65 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 17 68 · 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 17 $799
Safe to buy$10.65/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20302032
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 $1100
Buy with care$31.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone 17 90Razr Ultra 2025 70

The iPhone 17's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 1–120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone 17 96Razr Ultra 2025 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone 17 62Razr Ultra 2025 67

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

Battery
iPhone 17 54Razr Ultra 2025 74

4,700mAh vs 3,692mAh — the Razr Ultra 2025 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 17 89Razr Ultra 2025 41

The iPhone 17 is supported until Sep 2032 — 40 months longer than the Razr Ultra 2025.

Value
iPhone 17 68Razr Ultra 2025 53

Overall value goes to the iPhone 17 at $10.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 17Razr Ultra 2025
Price (street)$799$1100
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peakInner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz
ChipsetApple A19Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM8GB16GB
Storage256GB/512GB512GB
Battery3,692 mAh4,700 mAh
ChargingWired fast charge — 50% in 20 min with a 40W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mmFolded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm
Weight177 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48 (dust and water resistant)
Supported untilSep 2032May 2029
iPhone 17 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.