PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Ultra vs Razr 2024 (Razr 50)

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Razr 2024 (Razr 50) (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Ultra (Snapdragon 8s Gen 3).

Value Score: Edge 50 Ultra 56 · Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra $600
Buy with care$27.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Motorola Razr 2024 (Razr 50) $350
Buy with care$14.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Ultra 70Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Ultra 82Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58

The Edge 50 Ultra's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Ultra 79Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 67

The Edge 50 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Ultra 70Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 64

4,500mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Edge 50 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Ultra 26Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 30

The Razr 2024 (Razr 50) is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Edge 50 Ultra.

Value
Edge 50 Ultra 56Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 UltraRazr 2024 (Razr 50)
Price (street)$600$350
Display6.7-inch pOLED, Super HD (1220p), up to 144Hz, up to 2500 nits peakInner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM12GB/16GB8GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB
Battery4,500 mAh4,200 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W TurboPower wireless30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 72.4 × 8.6 mmFolded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm
Weight197 g188 g
Water resistanceIP68IPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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