PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Ultra vs Razr Ultra 2025

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Razr Ultra 2025 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Edge 50 Ultra 56 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra $600
Buy with care$27.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 $1100
Buy with care$31.39/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Ultra 70Razr Ultra 2025 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Ultra 82Razr Ultra 2025 98

The Razr Ultra 2025's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Ultra 79Razr Ultra 2025 67

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

Battery
Edge 50 Ultra 70Razr Ultra 2025 74

4,700mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Razr Ultra 2025 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Ultra 26Razr Ultra 2025 42

The Razr Ultra 2025 is supported until May 2029 — 13 months longer than the Edge 50 Ultra.

Value
Edge 50 Ultra 56Razr Ultra 2025 53

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 UltraRazr Ultra 2025
Price (street)$600$1100
Display6.7-inch pOLED, Super HD (1220p), up to 144Hz, up to 2500 nits peakInner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB16GB
Storage512GB/1TB512GB
Battery4,500 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W TurboPower wireless68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 72.4 × 8.6 mmFolded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm
Weight197 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48 (dust and water resistant)
Supported untilApr 2028May 2029

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