PhoneLifespan

Razr 2024 (Razr 50) vs Galaxy S23+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

The Galaxy S23+ wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Razr 2024 (Razr 50) it's also the sounder buy at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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$14.17/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 67Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 64Galaxy S23+ 74

4,700mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Galaxy S23+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 29Galaxy S23+ 24

The Razr 2024 (Razr 50) is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 2024 (Razr 50)Galaxy S23+
Price (street)$350$206
DisplayInner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,200 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight188 g196 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Feb 2028

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