PhoneLifespan

Razr 2024 (Razr 50) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking camera and performance decisively. Against the Razr 2024 (Razr 50) it's also the sounder buy at $16.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 · Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 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$14.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 70Galaxy S23 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

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

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

Camera
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 67Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 64Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Galaxy S23 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 30Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

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

Value
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 2024 (Razr 50)Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)$350$339
DisplayInner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight188 g234 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Feb 2028

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