Galaxy Z Flip6 vs 13 Pro

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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 13 Pro runs out in Dec 2027 ($30.85/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · 13 Pro 40 — 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

Xiaomi 13 Pro $550

Avoid buying$30.85/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 9013 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip6 9213 Pro 85

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

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 6713 Pro 79

The 13 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 6013 Pro 76

4,820mAh vs 4,000mAh — the 13 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 7313 Pro 21

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 43 months longer than the 13 Pro.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 6613 Pro 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	13 Pro
Price (street)	$720	$550
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,820 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	162.9 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight	187 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2031	Dec 2027

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →13 Pro 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.