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 $12.61 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+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Razr 50 80Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 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+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Galaxy S24+ 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 $12.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50Galaxy S24+
Price (street)$500$699
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,200 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight188 g196 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2031

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