PhoneLifespan

Galaxy Z Flip5 vs iQOO 12

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Winner

Vivo iQOO 12

The iQOO 12 wins this one, taking camera and battery decisively. Against the Galaxy Z Flip5 it's also the sounder buy at $19.55 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip5 60 · iQOO 12 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 Z Flip5 $400
Buy with care$15.54/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Vivo iQOO 12 $560
Buy with care$19.55/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy Z Flip5 70iQOO 12 90

The iQOO 12's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 144hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy Z Flip5 85iQOO 12 92

The iQOO 12's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy Z Flip5 52iQOO 12 79

The iQOO 12 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy Z Flip5 54iQOO 12 80

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the iQOO 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy Z Flip5 31iQOO 12 34

The iQOO 12 is supported until Nov 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Value
Galaxy Z Flip5 60iQOO 12 66

Overall value goes to the iQOO 12 at $19.55 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy Z Flip5iQOO 12
Price (street)$400$560
Display6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery3,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless120W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight187 g199 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP64
Supported untilAug 2028Nov 2028
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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.