Pixel 8a vs Razr 50

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.08 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: Pixel 8a 77 · 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.

Google Pixel 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Motorola Razr 50 $500

Buy with care$19.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Razr 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

Pixel 8a 70Razr 50 58

The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Razr 50 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Razr 50 64

4,492mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Pixel 8a lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Razr 50 30

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 34 months longer than the Razr 50.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Razr 50 53

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Razr 50
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	4,200 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)
Weight	188 g	188 g
Water resistance	IP67	IPX8
Supported until	May 2031	Jul 2028

Pixel 8a 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.