iPhone 16 Plus vs Galaxy Z Flip6
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 16 Plus edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 16 Plus 64 · Galaxy Z Flip6 66 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Galaxy Z Flip6's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, fhd+, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch super amoled cover.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
4,674mAh vs 4,000mAh — the iPhone 16 Plus lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 16 Plus | Galaxy Z Flip6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $650 | $720 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,674 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; up to 25W MagSafe with 30W adapter | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm | Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP48 |
| Supported until | Sep 2031 | Jul 2031 |
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