PhoneLifespan

Razr 2024 (Razr 50) vs 12 4G

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Winner

Realme 12 4G

The 12 4G wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Razr 2024 (Razr 50) it's also the sounder buy at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 · 12 4G 63 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Motorola Razr 2024 (Razr 50) $350
Buy with care$14.14/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 5812 4G 36

The Razr 2024 (Razr 50)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7300X is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 6712 4G 55

The Razr 2024 (Razr 50) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 6412 4G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the 12 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 2912 4G 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 5812 4G 63

Overall value goes to the 12 4G at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 2024 (Razr 50)12 4G
Price (street)$350$175
DisplayInner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight188 g187 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP54
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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