PhoneLifespan

Magic V Flip vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra wins this one, taking camera and software longevity decisively. Against the Magic V Flip it's also the sounder buy at $17.12 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Magic V Flip 56 · 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.

Honor Magic V Flip $700
Safe to buy$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Magic V Flip 80Galaxy 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
Magic V Flip 70Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic V Flip 67Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

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

Battery
Magic V Flip 76Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic V Flip 43Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 19 months longer than the Magic V Flip.

Value
Magic V Flip 56Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.12 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic V FlipGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$700$949
Display6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging66W wired45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight193 g232 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilJun 2029Jan 2031

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