PhoneLifespan

Razr Ultra 2025 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.13 per month of safe use, while the Razr Ultra 2025 runs out in May 2029 ($31.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Razr Ultra 2025 53 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 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 Ultra 2025 $1100
Buy with care$31.57/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Razr Ultra 2025 70Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Razr Ultra 2025 98Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Razr Ultra 2025's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Razr Ultra 2025 67Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Razr Ultra 2025 74Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr Ultra 2025 41Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 21 months longer than the Razr Ultra 2025.

Value
Razr Ultra 2025 53Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRazr Ultra 2025Galaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$1100$949
DisplayInner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
DimensionsFolded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight199 g232 g
Water resistanceIP48 (dust and water resistant)IP68
Supported untilMay 2029Jan 2031

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