Realme 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (63/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Realme 16 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Realme 16 was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (76/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (63/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.