Galaxy Z Flip6 vs iQOO 12

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 iQOO 12 runs out in Nov 2028 ($19.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · 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 Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Vivo iQOO 12 $560

Buy with care$19.55/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 90iQOO 12 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip6 92iQOO 12 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 67iQOO 12 79

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

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 60iQOO 12 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the iQOO 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 73iQOO 12 34

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 32 months longer than the iQOO 12.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 66iQOO 12 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	iQOO 12
Price (street)	$720	$560
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight	187 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP64
Supported until	Jul 2031	Nov 2028

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →iQOO 12 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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