PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

The Galaxy S24+ wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Galaxy Z Flip6 it's also the sounder buy at $12.60 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · 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 S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.60/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720
Safe to buy$11.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy Z Flip6 90

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24+ 92Galaxy Z Flip6 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,900mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy Z Flip6 73

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.60 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)$699$720
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mmUnfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight196 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP48
Supported untilJan 2031Jul 2031

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