PhoneLifespan

Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) vs Aquos R9

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos R9 (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3).

Value Score: Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53 · 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.

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 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 80Aquos R9 60

The Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)'s screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 165hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 poled 165hz cover display.

Performance
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 82Aquos R9 78

The Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 67Aquos R9 67

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

Battery
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 60Aquos R9 80

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

Software longevity
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 30Aquos R9 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Aquos R9 at $20.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)Aquos R9
Price (street)$700$530
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 165Hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 pOLED 165Hz cover display6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wirelessUSB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm (unfolded)156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight189 g195 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported untilJul 2028Sep 2028

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