Samsung Galaxy S23vsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 899 — USD 350 more than the Samsung Galaxy S23. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes Battery — led by battery (4,000 mAh).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Price — led by price (549 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want sharper selfies — 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 132 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a lower price — 549 USD vs 899 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 1,500,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want longer battery life — 4,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S23
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if camera matters most. It costs USD 549, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Compact size
- 3x telephoto
- Big discount
- 3,900 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Aging chipset
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Pocketable design
- Elite chipset
- Fun factor
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Durability concerns