Realme 16T vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $200 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 35/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Realme 16T
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $200 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 30 points higher (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Realme 16T | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | $200 | $1999 |
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 16T and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme 16T by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1799. Realme 16T is cheaper by $1799.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (45/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 30 points (65/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 16T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.