Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Fold
- Better camera (89/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8400
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (89/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.