PhoneLifespan

iPhone 15 Pro vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy Z Flip6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 15 Pro 63 · Galaxy Z Flip6 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro $620
Safe to buy$12.13/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720
Safe to buy$11.78/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display
iPhone 15 Pro 80Galaxy Z Flip6 90

The Galaxy Z Flip6's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, fhd+, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch super amoled cover.

Performance
iPhone 15 Pro 88Galaxy Z Flip6 92

The Galaxy Z Flip6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 15 Pro 74Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The iPhone 15 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
iPhone 15 Pro 45Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,000mAh vs 3,274mAh — the Galaxy Z Flip6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 15 Pro 61Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 10 months longer than the iPhone 15 Pro.

Value
iPhone 15 Pro 63Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 15 ProGalaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)$620$720
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
ChipsetApple A17 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery3,274 mAh4,000 mAh
ChargingWired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mmUnfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight187 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48
Supported untilSep 2030Jul 2031

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.