PhoneLifespan

iPhone 16 Plus vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 16 Plus edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Plus 64 · 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 16 Plus $650
Safe to buy$10.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720
Safe to buy$11.74/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 Plus 50Galaxy 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 16 Plus 92Galaxy Z Flip6 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone 16 Plus 62Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 16 Plus 73Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,674mAh vs 4,000mAh — the iPhone 16 Plus lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 Plus 75Galaxy Z Flip6 73

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone 16 Plus 64Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16 PlusGalaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)$650$720
Display6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 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 A18Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,674 mAh4,000 mAh
ChargingWired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; up to 25W MagSafe with 30W adapter25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mmUnfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight199 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48
Supported untilSep 2031Jul 2031

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