PhoneLifespan

Edge 70 vs Razr 50

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Winner

Motorola Edge 70

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 70 is supported until Oct 2029 at $18.08 per month of safe use, while the Razr 50 runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 70 55 · 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.

Motorola Edge 70 $730
Safe to buy$18.08/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20272029
Motorola Razr 50 $500
Buy with care$19.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 70 80Razr 50 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 70 55Razr 50 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Edge 70 67Razr 50 67

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

Battery
Edge 70 76Razr 50 64

4,800mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Edge 70 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 70 48Razr 50 30

The Edge 70 is supported until Oct 2029 — 15 months longer than the Razr 50.

Value
Edge 70 55Razr 50 53

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 70Razr 50
Price (street)$730$500
Display6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery4,800 mAh4,200 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160 × 74 × 5.99 mm171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)
Weight159 g188 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IPX8
Supported untilOct 2029Jul 2028

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