Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Aquos R9

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $11.77 per month of safe use, while the Aquos R9 runs out in Sep 2028 ($20.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · Aquos R9 57 — 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$11.77/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Sharp Aquos R9 $530

Buy with care$20.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 90Aquos R9 60

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 92Aquos R9 78

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

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 67Aquos R9 67

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

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 60Aquos R9 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Aquos R9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 73Aquos R9 32

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 35 months longer than the Aquos R9.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 66Aquos R9 57

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	Aquos R9
Price (street)	$720	$530
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover	6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	USB-C wired (no wireless)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight	187 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G)
Supported until	Jul 2031	Sep 2028

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Aquos R9 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.