Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) 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 56/100 (a 21-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 16e
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8070
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (53/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 16e by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (53/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.