Flip 2 vs Galaxy S23

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Flip 2 it's also the sounder buy at $8.75 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Flip 2 56 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nubia Flip 2 $350

Buy with care$14.92/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 $175

Buy with care$8.75/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Flip 2 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Flip 2 58Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Flip 2 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Flip 2 67Galaxy S23 58

4,325mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Flip 2 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Flip 2 28Galaxy S23 24

The Flip 2 is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value

Flip 2 56Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Flip 2	Galaxy S23
Price (street)	$350	$175
Display	6.9-inch foldable OLED, 1188 x 2790, 120Hz; 3.0-inch cover OLED, 422 x 682, 900 nits	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	6GB/8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,325 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	33W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	Unfolded 170 x 76 x 7.2 mm; folded 87 x 76 x 15.8 mm	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	193 g	168 g
Water resistance	Splash resistant (no IP rating)	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Feb 2028

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