Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1199 vs $1999
- Better camera (89/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (92/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (27/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $1999 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (92/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (89/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (27/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.