Pixel 9 vs Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 at $7.21 per month of safe use, while the Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) runs out in Jul 2028 ($20.08/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60 — 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 9 $449

Safe to buy$7.21/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Motorola Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) $500

Buy with care$20.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 80Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 90

The Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)'s screen is the better one — inner: 6.9-inch foldable ltpo poled, fhd+, up to 165hz, up to 3000 nits peak; cover: 4.0-inch ltpo poled, up to 165hz, up to 2400 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 9 76Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 82

The Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)'s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 67Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 67

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

Battery

Pixel 9 74Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60

4,700mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Pixel 9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 74Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 30

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 37 months longer than the Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra).

Value

Pixel 9 72Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 at $7.21 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9	Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)
Price (street)	$449	$500
Display	6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	Inner: 6.9-inch foldable LTPO pOLED, FHD+, up to 165Hz, up to 3000 nits peak; Cover: 4.0-inch LTPO pOLED, up to 165Hz, up to 2400 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)	45W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	Folded 73.99 × 88.09 × 15.32 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.42 × 7.09 mm
Weight	198 g	189 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)
Supported until	Aug 2031	Jul 2028

Pixel 9 full verdict →Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 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.