Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 16 (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 68/100 (a 9-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
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 7700
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| 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 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 16 by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.