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Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) vs Galaxy S24

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 at $9.91 per month of safe use, while the Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) runs out in Jul 2028 ($27.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53 · Galaxy S24 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 $549
Safe to buy$9.91/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 80Galaxy S24 90

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 82Galaxy S24 92

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 67Galaxy S24 79

The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 60Galaxy S24 60

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 30Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 30 months longer than the Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024).

Value
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53Galaxy S24 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 at $9.91 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)Galaxy S24
Price (street)$700$549
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 165Hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 pOLED 165Hz cover display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm (unfolded)147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight189 g167 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2031

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