Razr 50 vs Galaxy A55 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $9.13 per month of safe use, while the Razr 50 runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.88/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Razr 50 53 · Galaxy A55 5G 67 — 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 50 $500

Buy with care$19.88/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300

Buy with care$9.13/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Razr 50 80Galaxy A55 5G 70

The Razr 50's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 120hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 poled 90hz cover display.

Performance

Razr 50 58Galaxy A55 5G 60

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Razr 50 67Galaxy A55 5G 67

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

Battery

Razr 50 64Galaxy A55 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Galaxy A55 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Razr 50 30Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Razr 50.

Value

Razr 50 53Galaxy A55 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A55 5G at $9.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Razr 50	Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)	$500	$300
Display	6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X	Exynos 1480
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)	161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight	188 g	213 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP67
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2029

Razr 50 full verdict →Galaxy A55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.