iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
64.6Performance65.6
35.3Display57.5
53.3Camera48.3
48.5Battery47.3
89.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — iPhone 16e12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins this phone face-off, 59.8 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and features (+5). iPhone 16e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 48
- 43% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 13.7 mm
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,350
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 457 ppi+15% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | 88 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,330,000 | 2,050,000+54% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+40% | 2,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900 | 8,200+4% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,005 mAh | 4,300 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 25 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+20% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+11% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+43% | 13.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |

