Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy Z Fold6

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 at $8.86 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Z Fold6 runs out in Jul 2031 ($18.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 75 · Galaxy Z Fold6 64 — 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 S25 $599

Safe to buy$8.86/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 $1150

Safe to buy$18.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S25 90Galaxy Z Fold6 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S25 98Galaxy Z Fold6 92

The Galaxy S25's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S25 79Galaxy Z Fold6 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy S25 60Galaxy Z Fold6 68

4,400mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy Z Fold6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S25 81Galaxy Z Fold6 73

The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Value

Galaxy S25 75Galaxy Z Fold6 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 at $8.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S25	Galaxy Z Fold6
Price (street)	$599	$1150
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, QXGA+ (2160×1856), 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover (2376×968)
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm	Unfolded 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; Folded 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
Weight	162 g	239 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Feb 2032	Jul 2031

Galaxy S25 full verdict →Galaxy Z Fold6 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.