PhoneLifespan

Razr 50 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 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 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.

Motorola Razr 50 $500
Buy with care$19.88/mo
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 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 58Galaxy S24 92

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

Camera
Razr 50 67Galaxy S24 79

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

Battery
Razr 50 64Galaxy S24 60

4,200mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Razr 50 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 50 30Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 30 months longer than the Razr 50.

Value
Razr 50 53Galaxy S24 71

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

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50Galaxy S24
Price (street)$500$549
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,200 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight188 g167 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2031

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