Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 426 ppi
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 187 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP48, IPX8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,561 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,340,323
- against 1,943,548
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz Best value | 3.39 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,943,548 | 2,340,323 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,981 Best value | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,590 Best value | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz | 8-core CPU: 1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,295 | 4,487 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Cyan, Blue, Green | Yellow, Silver, Mint Green, Blue, Black, White, Peach, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 14.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 147.6 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % Best value | 85.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,561 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,179 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,556 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 426 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display | Foldable Display, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 3.4″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.08 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.41 W/kg Best value | 1.51 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € Best value | 1,209 € |
| Model numbers | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 | SM-F741B, SM-F741B/DS, SM-F741U, SM-F741U1, SM-F741W, SM-F741N |
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