Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.