PhoneLifespan

Razr 2024 (Razr 50) vs Aquos R9

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Aquos R9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 · Aquos R9 57 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
Sharp Aquos R9 $530
Buy with care$20.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 70Aquos R9 60

The Razr 2024 (Razr 50)'s screen is the better one — inner: 6.9-inch foldable poled, fhd+ (2640×1080), up to 120hz; cover: 3.6-inch poled (1056×1066), up to 90hz.

Performance
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58Aquos R9 78

The Aquos R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 67Aquos R9 67

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

Battery
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 64Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 29Aquos R9 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58Aquos R9 57

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 2024 (Razr 50)Aquos R9
Price (street)$350$530
DisplayInner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB
Battery4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W TurboPower wired, 15W wirelessUSB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight188 g195 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported untilJul 2028Sep 2028

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