Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8638
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (53/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (53/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.