Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (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 leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,870,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone Fold
- Better camera (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8300
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 27.2% 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 (72/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.