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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB) 12Points
7.6"
AMOLED

1812x2176

50
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 X
6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4674
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB) vs iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)24%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1812x2176 pixels9%
Higher resolution screen
vs1290x2796 pixels
+7.6"13%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
263 grams (9.21 ounces)vs+199 grams (6.97 ounces)32%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
373 PPIvs+460 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4400 mAhvs+4674 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+30W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices
256GB (216GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
ModelGalaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold4 5G (SM-F936U1)iPhone 16 Plus (A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/20229/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)130.1 x 155.1 millimeters (5.12 x 6.11 in)77.8 x 160.9 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)
Weight263 grams (9.21 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size7.6" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1812x2176 pixels1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)373 PPI460 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCeramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (904x2316), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+
1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)A18 GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 964622 (v9)
Geekbench: 3981 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10)
Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (216GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (230GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A3290 (International):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3082 e-SIM only (USA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3291 No e-SIM (China):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
A3290 (International):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
A3082 e-SIM only (USA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6)
A3291 No e-SIM (China):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.466mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4400 mAh4674 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy39 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• S Pen (Stylus Pen)
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
• Apple Intelligence
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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