PhoneLifespan

Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) vs Aquos sense9

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) (Snapdragon 8s Gen 3).

Value Score: Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60 · Aquos sense9 61 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 sense9 $380
Buy with care$13.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 90Aquos sense9 80

The Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)'s screen is the better one — inner: 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 peak.

Performance
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 82Aquos sense9 56

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

Camera
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 67Aquos sense9 67

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

Battery
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60Aquos sense9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Aquos sense9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 29Aquos sense9 34

The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 4 months longer than the Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra).

Value
Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra) 60Aquos sense9 61

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRazr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)Aquos sense9
Price (street)$500$380
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 peak6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W TurboPower wired, 15W wirelessUSB-C wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.09 × 15.32 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.42 × 7.09 mm149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight189 g166 g
Water resistanceIPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported untilJul 2028Nov 2028

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