PhoneLifespan

Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 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+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) runs out in Jul 2028 ($20.25/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60 · 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+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 90Galaxy S24 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

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

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

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

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

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

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 29Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 31 months longer than the Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra).

Value
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60Galaxy S24 71

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

Full spec table
SpecRazr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)Galaxy S24
Price (street)$500$549
DisplayInner: 6.9-inch foldable LTPO pOLED, FHD+, up to 165Hz, up to 3000 nits peak; Cover: 4.0-inch LTPO pOLED, up to 165Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging45W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.09 × 15.32 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.42 × 7.09 mm147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight189 g167 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2031

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