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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.

Quick verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on more comparable scored specifications.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus wins because it has a larger display (6.70 in), a more versatile camera system, better value at $538.95, and more storage flexibility (128GB).

67% confidence 9 scored specs 3 point margin
Best Camera Apple iPhone 16 Plus It has a more versatile camera system
Best Battery Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 It has stronger battery life (4400 mAh)
Best Gaming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 It has more memory for multitasking (12GB)
Best Display Apple iPhone 16 Plus It has a larger display (6.70 in)
Best Value Apple iPhone 16 Plus It has better value at $538.95
Best Ecosystem Apple iPhone 16 Plus Platform fit: iOS 18

Why it wins

Why Apple iPhone 16 Plus wins

  • a larger display (6.70 in)
  • a more versatile camera system
  • better value at $538.95
  • more storage flexibility (128GB)
  • a lighter design (199 g)

Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 if

  • You prefer Android customization and Google services.
  • You care about battery life for long days.
  • You want the stronger pick for gaming and heavy apps.
  • You want more performance headroom for multitasking.

Buy Apple iPhone 16 Plus if

  • You already use Apple devices or prefer iOS.
  • You want more camera flexibility for photos and video.
  • You want the better screen for media, reading, or gaming.
  • You want the stronger hardware value.

Personal fit

Which one should you buy?

Best for Apple users Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Best fit if your photos, messages, watch, laptop, and apps already live in Apple services.

Best for Android users Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7

Best fit if you want Android customization, Google services, and more control over defaults.

Best for photography Apple iPhone 16 Plus

More flexible camera hardware for photos and video.

Best for gaming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7

Stronger performance, screen, or battery traits for games.

Best for battery life Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7

Better endurance for heavy daily use.

Best for value Apple iPhone 16 Plus

The stronger price-to-hardware choice.

Category score

Where each product wins

Performance
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
2
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
1
Display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
1
Camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
1
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
1
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
0
Design
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
2
Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
0
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
0
Value
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
0
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
1
Detailed specification comparison for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 and Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Product Details
Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. 2025 2024
Design
Weight The product's weight, measured in g. 215 g
199 g
Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
Smartphone Weight The product's smartphone weight, measured in g. 215 g
199 g
Display
Display The product's listed display specification or capability. Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Screen Size The product's screen size, measured in in. 8 in
6.70 in
Resolution The product's listed resolution specification or capability. 1968 x 2184 1290 x 2796
Refresh Rate The product's refresh rate, measured in Hz. 120 Hz
Brightness The product's listed brightness specification or capability. 2600 nits peak 1000 nits
Smartphone Display Size The product's smartphone display size, measured in in. 8 in 6.70 in
Smartphone Refresh Rate The product's smartphone refresh rate, measured in Hz. 120 Hz
Smartphone Resolution Width The product's smartphone resolution width, measured in px. 1,968 px 1,290 px
Smartphone Resolution Height The product's smartphone resolution height, measured in px. 2,184 px 2,796 px
Performance
Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
Architecture The product's listed architecture specification or capability. Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM The product's listed ram specification or capability. 12GB
8GB
Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. 256GB
128GB
Os The product's listed os specification or capability. Android 16 iOS 18
AnTuTu Score The product's listed antutu score specification or capability. 1995132
1727276
Smartphone Processor The product's listed smartphone processor specification or capability. Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
Smartphone GPU The product's listed smartphone gpu specification or capability. Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Smartphone Operating System The product's listed smartphone operating system specification or capability. Android 16 iOS 18
Camera
Main Camera The product's listed main camera specification or capability. 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera The product's listed front camera specification or capability. 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1.12µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Zoom The product's listed zoom specification or capability. 3x optical zoom12 MP
Video The product's listed video specification or capability. 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Camera & Imaging
Aperture The product's listed aperture specification or capability. f/1.7 f/1.6
Power
Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. 4400 mAh
4674 mAh
Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. 25W 25W
Wireless Charging The product's listed wireless charging specification or capability. 15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless 25W wireless (MagSafe)
Network
Network The product's listed network specification or capability. GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Connectivity
Wifi The product's listed wifi specification or capability. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.3
Nfc Whether the product supports or includes nfc. Yes Yes
Ports The product's listed ports specification or capability. USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Gps The product's listed gps specification or capability. GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Pricing
Price The product's listed price specification or capability. $1389.93
$538.95
Current Price The product's listed current price specification or capability. $1389.93 $538.95
Currency The product's listed currency specification or capability. USD USD
Sources
Last Verified The product's listed last verified specification or capability. 2026-07-31 2026-07-31

Community decision

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 50% · 0 votes
Apple iPhone 16 Plus 50% · 0 votes

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