Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs iPhone 16: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy Z Flip 3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 72.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy Z Flip 3
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 167282
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 164060
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayGalaxy Z Flip 38664
- ConnectivityiPhone 167583
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueiPhone 165568
- iPhone 16 has the bigger battery3,561 mAh vs 3,300 mAh
- iPhone 16 charges faster20W vs 15W
- iPhone 16 has a sharper main camera48 MP vs 12 MP
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
- iPhone 16 is lighter170 g vs 183 g
- iPhone 16 launched cheaper$799 vs $999
- iPhone 16 has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 10 MP
- iPhone 16 has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- iPhone 16 has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy Z Flip 3 wins — BeastScore 72.3/100
After comparing all the specs, Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 72.3 vs top rival 71.7 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.
Higher overall BeastScore: 72.3 vs top rival 71.7 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz
Larger battery capacity: 3,561 mAh (+261 mAh more) · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 12 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy Z Flip 3 or iPhone 16?
Galaxy Z Flip 3 leads with an overall BeastScore of 72.3/100 compared to iPhone 16 (71.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 72.3 vs top rival 71.7 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Flip 3 and iPhone 16?
Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a 6.7-inch display and 3300 mAh battery. iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display and 3561 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy Z Flip 3 and iPhone 16 compare for speed?
Galaxy Z Flip 3 scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone 16 scores 80/100.
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