Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 16 Comparison

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8.0" | October 2024

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 16 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and iPhone 16, two phones from Samsung and Apple. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition was introduced to market in october 2024 and Apple iPhone 16 was launched in september 2024. There is only 1 months difference between Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and iPhone 16 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and Apple iPhone 16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition Key Specs

Launched in October 2024
8.0" - 367 PPI
3 (200 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP) Cameras
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset
512 GB Storage
4400 mAh Battery

Apple iPhone 16 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
6.1" - 461 PPI
2 (48 MP + 12 MP) Cameras
Apple A18 Chipset
128/256/512 GB Storage
3477 mAh Battery

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and iPhone 16 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition over Apple iPhone 16

Screen-to-Body Ratio	91.2% vs 86.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	8.0" vs 6.1"	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Screen Brightness	2600 nits vs 1600 nits	Better visibility under very bright conditions
Max Screen Brightness(HDR)	2600 nits vs 1600 nits	Better visibility under very bright conditions for HDR content
GPU GFLOPS	~2770 vs ~2150	Higher potential GPU
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr vs 1:52 hr	Fully charge in shorter time
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes vs No	Fast and safe login with the scanner
Max RAM Size Option	16 GB vs 8 GB	Higher RAM
Battery Capacity	4400 mAh vs 3477 mAh	Higher capacity Battery
Max Charge Power	25 W vs 20 W	Charges the battery faster
Number of Rear Cameras	3 vs 2	More camera options
Main Camera Sensor	200.0 MP vs 48.0 MP	Higher resolution main camera
Optical Zoom	Yes vs No	Higher image quality compared to digital zoom
8K Video recording	Yes, Up to 30FPS vs No	High resolution video
Slow motion FPS	Up to 960 @720p vs Up to 240 @1080p	High resolution video
USB Version	v3.2 vs v2	Faster data transfer

Reasons to choose Apple iPhone 16 over Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

Weight	170 g vs 236 g	66 g lighter
Screen PPI	461 ppi vs 367 ppi	More pixels per inch
Selfie Camera Sensor	12.0 MP vs 10.0 MP	Higher resolution front camera
Main Lens Aperture	f/1.9 vs f/2.2	Faster aperture lens

Common Strengths of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and Apple iPhone 16

Waterproof	Yes vs Yes	Safer to use in wet conditions
NFC	Yes vs Yes	Better Connectivity
Fast Charging	Yes vs Yes	Charges your phone faster
Wireless Charging	Yes vs Yes	Charges your phone wirelessly

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 16: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal phone for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and Apple iPhone 16 side-by-side from the front. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has external dimensions of 157.9 x 142.6 x 5.6 mm (6.2 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches) and weighs 236 g (8.32 oz). Apple iPhone 16 has external dimensions of 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) and weighs 170 g (6 oz).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and the Apple iPhone 16. Apple iPhone 16 is 71.00 mm narrower and 10.30 mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition but it is also 2.20 mm thicker.

Comparison image of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and the Apple iPhone 16 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 16: Specs Comparison Table

In this section, we will be comparing the specifications the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and the Apple iPhone 16.

GENERAL
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition	iPhone 16
Release Date	October 2024	September 2024
Product Series	Galaxy Z Fold	-
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 18

PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	157.9 mm (6.22")	147.6 mm (5.81")
Width	142.6 mm (5.61")	71.6 mm (2.82")
Thickness	5.6 mm (0.22")	7.8 mm (0.31")
Weight	236 g (8.32 oz)	170 g (6 oz)
Waterproof	IP48	-
Available Colors	Black	White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink
Rear Material	Glass	Glass
Frame Material	Metal	Metal

SCREEN
Diagonal Size	8"	6.1"
Aspect Ratio		19.5:9
Resolution	1968 x 2184 pixels	1179 x 2556 pixels
PPI	367 ppi	461 ppi
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate	Yes (1-120 Hz)	No
Max Rated Brightness	2600 nits	1600 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+	HDR10
Max Rated Brightness in HDR	2600 nits	1600 nits
Screen Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-Body Ratio	91.2%	86.4%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display	DCI-P3

CHIPSET
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Apple A18
CPU Cores	8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2)	6 (2 + 4)
Architecture	2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4	4 cores at 2 GHz: 2 cores at 3.78 GHz:
L3 Cache	12 MB	-
Fabrication Techology	4 nanometers	3 nanometers
Graphics	Adreno 750	Apple A18 GPU
GPU Shading Units	3072	768
GPU Clock	1000 MHz	1398 MHz
FLOPS	~2774 GFLOPS	~2147.3 GFLOPS

MEMORY and STORAGE
RAM Size	16 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Clock	4200 MHz	-
Channels	4	4
Storage Size	512	128/256/512
Storage Type	UFS 4.0	NVMe
Memory Card	No	No

BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	4400 mAh	3477 mAh
Max Charging Power	25 W	20 W
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (15 W)	Yes (15 W)
Reverse Charging	Yes, (wireless)	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes (38% in 30 min)	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr	1:52 hr

CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	200.0	48.0
Zoom	Optical, 3x	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K Video	Up to 30FPS	No
4K Video	Up to 60FPS	Up to 60FPS
HD Video	Up to 60FPS	Up to 60FPS
Angle of View	123°	-
Camera Set-up	3 (200 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP)	2 (48 MP + 12 MP)
Telephoto Camera	10 MP Aperture: f/2.4 Focal length: 66 mm Sensor Size: 1/3.94", Samsung ISOCELL 3K1 Pixel size: 1 micron Optical stabilization	-
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1.12 micron Digital stabilization	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 13 mm Pixel size: 0.7 micron Digital stabilization
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	10.0 MP	12.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2	f/1.9
Focal Length	24 mm	23 mm
Pixel Size	1.22 micron
Sensor Size	1/3"	1/3.6"
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) at 60 FPS	2160p (4K) at 60 FPS

CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth Features	LE	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.2	2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared Port	No	No