PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 9 vs Razr Ultra 2025

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Winner

Asus ROG Phone 9

Lifespan decides this one: the ROG Phone 9 is supported until Nov 2029 at $24.35 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: ROG Phone 9 58 · 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.

Asus ROG Phone 9 $999
Safe to buy$24.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 $1100
Buy with care$31.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 9 60Razr 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
ROG Phone 9 98Razr Ultra 2025 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
ROG Phone 9 67Razr Ultra 2025 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
ROG Phone 9 96Razr Ultra 2025 74

5,800mAh vs 4,700mAh — the ROG Phone 9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 9 49Razr Ultra 2025 41

The ROG Phone 9 is supported until Nov 2029 — 6 months longer than the Razr Ultra 2025.

Value
ROG Phone 9 58Razr Ultra 2025 53

Overall value goes to the ROG Phone 9 at $24.35 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 9Razr Ultra 2025
Price (street)$999$1100
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080x2400, 185HzInner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB16GB
Storage256GB/512GB512GB
Battery5,800 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mmFolded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm
Weight227 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48 (dust and water resistant)
Supported untilNov 2029May 2029
ROG Phone 9 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.