Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Razr Fold

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,822,701); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 147); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 83
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 48
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 91
Battery 71
Portability 52
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 285g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1799

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Razr Fold, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 48/100, Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (79/100 vs 52/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Motorola Razr Fold
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1822701 3942923
Geekbench Single 3100 3640
Geekbench Multi 7700 11033
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 147 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX9
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm
Weight 170 g 285 g
Launch price $799 $1799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Razr Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
68/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +53.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Apple iPhone 16 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16
$799
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799

Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 16 was $1000 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (71/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (79/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Razr Fold?

The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Razr Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Razr Fold?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Razr Fold?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.