Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Galaxy Z Fold5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $11.78 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 runs out in Aug 2028 ($29.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 $750

Buy with care$29.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 90Galaxy Z Fold5 70

The Galaxy Z Flip6's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, fhd+, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch super amoled cover.

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip6 92Galaxy Z Fold5 85

The Galaxy Z Flip6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 67Galaxy Z Fold5 79

The Galaxy Z Fold5 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 60Galaxy Z Fold5 68

4,400mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy Z Fold5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 73Galaxy Z Fold5 31

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 35 months longer than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 66Galaxy Z Fold5 54

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.78 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	Galaxy Z Fold5
Price (street)	$720	$750
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover	7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded
Weight	187 g	253 g
Water resistance	IP48	IPX8
Supported until	Jul 2031	Aug 2028

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Galaxy Z Fold5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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