Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 68/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2199
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 10 points higher (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1400. Apple iPhone 16 was $1400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (78/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (61/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.