Samsung
Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue)
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 512GB · Blue
88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
A18 · iOS · 256GB
88
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 256GB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) 88
vs 88 iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Score breakdown
Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue)
88 cpu 88
gpu 87
camera 86
battery 84
display 90
design 88
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) | iPhone 16 Plus 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A18 |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256GB |
| Color | Blue | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue)
Pros
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
Cons
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) vs iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Which is better, Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.