Apple iPhone 16 PlusvsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,499 — USD 600 more than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus takes Battery — led by battery (4,674 mAh).
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus takes Price — led by price (899 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 374 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want sharper selfies — 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 94 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a better camera — 138 pts vs 135 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want longer battery life — 4,674 mAh vs 4,400 mAh.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want a lower price — 899 USD vs 1,499 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 1,350,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a bigger screen — 7.6 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if battery matters most. It costs USD 899, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,499.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- A18 chip
- Great battery life
- Large display
- 60 Hz display
- No telephoto
- Slow charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Tablet-sized display
- Elite chipset
- Multitasking
- Very expensive
- 4,400 mAh battery
- Visible crease