Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 $11.74 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra runs out in Feb 2028 ($16.82/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339

Buy with care$16.82/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.74/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra 90Galaxy Z Flip6 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23 Ultra 85Galaxy Z Flip6 92

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra 96Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra 80Galaxy Z Flip6 60

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S23 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 Ultra 24Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 41 months longer than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Value

Galaxy S23 Ultra 76Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$339	$720
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 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 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	234 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jul 2031

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