PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 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 Edge 50 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($27.86/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Ultra 56 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra $600
Buy with care$27.86/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720
Safe to buy$11.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 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
Edge 50 Ultra 82Galaxy Z Flip6 92

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

Camera
Edge 50 Ultra 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Edge 50 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Ultra 70Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,500mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Edge 50 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Ultra 26Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 40 months longer than the Edge 50 Ultra.

Value
Edge 50 Ultra 56Galaxy Z Flip6 66

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 UltraGalaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)$600$720
Display6.7-inch pOLED, Super HD (1220p), up to 144Hz, up to 2500 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W TurboPower wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 72.4 × 8.6 mmUnfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight197 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2031

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