Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip6
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy Z Flip6 (supported until Jul 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 · 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.
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The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.13 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $949 | $720 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP48 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Jul 2031 |
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