iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
64.6Performance75.8
35.3Display58.4
53.3Camera55.7
48.5Battery47.9
89.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — iPhone 16e13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+11). iPhone 16e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- 24% higher Pixel density: 457 ppi vs 368 ppi
- 22% lower weight: 167 g vs 215 g
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,950
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 65
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 8 ″+31% |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 457 ppi+24% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | 90.6 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,330,000 | 2,250,000+69% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+12% | 2,950 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900 | 9,300+18% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 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 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,005 mAh | 4,400 mAh+10% |
| 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+22% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+12% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Fold 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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