iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
66Performance60.9
40.7Display58.6
44.3Camera46.9
47Battery47.9
89.3Features94.7
8 spec wins — iPhone 1610 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 55.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and features (+5). iPhone 16 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,270
- 36% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 29% lower weight: 170 g vs 239 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 7.6 ″+25% |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+23% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 90.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,450,000 | 1,820,000+26% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+45% | 2,270 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,100+16% | 7,000 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,561 mAh | 4,400 mAh+24% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g+29% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+36% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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