Galaxy S23 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 Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 $175

Buy with care$8.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23 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

Galaxy S23 85Galaxy Z Flip6 92

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23 58Galaxy Z Flip6 60

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 24Galaxy Z Flip6 73

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

Value

Galaxy S23 67Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$175	$720
Display	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	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
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,900 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	168 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jul 2031

Galaxy S23 full verdict →Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.