Open 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 $11.78 per month of safe use, while the Open runs out in Oct 2028 ($32.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Open 57 · 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.

OnePlus Open $900

Buy with care$32.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Open 90Galaxy Z Flip6 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Open 85Galaxy Z Flip6 92

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

Camera

Open 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

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

Battery

Open 76Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,805mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Open lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Open 33Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 33 months longer than the Open.

Value

Open 57Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.78 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Open	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$900	$720
Display	7.82-inch 2K LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120Hz, up to 2800 nits peak	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	16GB	12GB
Storage	512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,805 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	Unfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	239 g	187 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IP48
Supported until	Oct 2028	Jul 2031

Open full verdict →Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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