Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $11.77 per month of safe use, while the Zenfone 12 Ultra runs out in Feb 2029 ($29.99/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zenfone 12 Ultra 58 · 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.

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra $950

Buy with care$29.99/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.77/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Zenfone 12 Ultra 70Galaxy 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

Zenfone 12 Ultra 98Galaxy Z Flip6 92

The Zenfone 12 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Zenfone 12 Ultra 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Zenfone 12 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Zenfone 12 Ultra 90Galaxy Z Flip6 60

5,500mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Zenfone 12 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Zenfone 12 Ultra 38Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 30 months longer than the Zenfone 12 Ultra.

Value

Zenfone 12 Ultra 58Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Zenfone 12 Ultra	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$950	$720
Display	6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.8 × 77.0 × 8.9 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	220 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Feb 2029	Jul 2031

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