Apple iPhone Fold vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.