Galaxy Z Flip6 vs X100 Ultra

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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 X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · X100 Ultra 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$11.77/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Vivo X100 Ultra $720

Buy with care$20.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 90X100 Ultra 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip6 92X100 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 67X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 60X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 4,000mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 73X100 Ultra 42

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 26 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 66X100 Ultra 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	X100 Ultra
Price (street)	$720	$720
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, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight	187 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jul 2031	May 2029

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →X100 Ultra 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.