Galaxy Z Fold6 vs 13 Ultra

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 at $18.81 per month of safe use, while the 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Fold6 64 · 13 Ultra 62 — 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 Fold6 $1150

Safe to buy$18.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650

Buy with care$29.59/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Fold6 9013 Ultra 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold6 9213 Ultra 85

The Galaxy Z Fold6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy Z Fold6 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

Galaxy Z Fold6 6813 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the 13 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Fold6 7313 Ultra 26

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is supported until Jul 2031 — 39 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value

Galaxy Z Fold6 6413 Ultra 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Fold6	13 Ultra
Price (street)	$1150	$650
Display	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, QXGA+ (2160×1856), 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover (2376×968)	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,400 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions	Unfolded 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; Folded 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm	163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	239 g	227 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2031	Apr 2028

Galaxy Z Fold6 full verdict →13 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.