Galaxy S24+ vs Mix Flip

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.61 per month of safe use, while the Mix Flip runs out in Jul 2028 ($33.48/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Mix Flip 54 — 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$12.61/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Xiaomi Mix Flip $850

Buy with care$33.48/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24+ 100Mix Flip 80

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+ 92Mix Flip 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S24+ 79Mix Flip 67

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

Battery

Galaxy S24+ 78Mix Flip 76

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24+ 66Mix Flip 30

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 30 months longer than the Mix Flip.

Value

Galaxy S24+ 71Mix Flip 54

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24+	Mix Flip
Price (street)	$699	$850
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	Foldable clamshell: 6.86-inch LTPO AMOLED main (2912x1224, 120Hz) plus 4.01-inch AMOLED cover (1392x1208, 120Hz), Dolby Vision
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,900 mAh	4,780 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm	Unfolded 167.5 × 74.0 × 7.8 mm; folded 85.5 × 74.0 × 16.0 mm
Weight	196 g	192 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2031	Jul 2028

Galaxy S24+ full verdict →Mix Flip 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.