Magic 6 vs Galaxy Z Flip6

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Magic 6 runs out in Jan 2028 ($28.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 6 65 · 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.

Honor Magic 6 $540

Buy with care$28.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.77/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Magic 6 90Galaxy Z Flip6 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Magic 6 92Galaxy Z Flip6 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Magic 6 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Magic 6 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Magic 6 89Galaxy Z Flip6 60

5,450mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Magic 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic 6 22Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 42 months longer than the Magic 6.

Value

Magic 6 65Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic 6	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$540	$720
Display	6.78-inch LTPO OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,450 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 50W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 32MP telephoto	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.8 × 75.4 × 8.1 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	199 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Jan 2028	Jul 2031

Magic 6 full verdict →Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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