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YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF

Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16

A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 16 in Ultramarine, front and rearUltramarine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 16 if…

Choose the Galaxy Z Flip8 if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 19 verified differences
Samsung256 GB

Galaxy Z Flip8

6.9″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2600

256 GB · Pink · UK SM-F776BLIGEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 in Pink, official product viewPink
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Exynos 2600

Named on Samsung UK's Z Flip8 page; Samsung lists a deca-core CPU with 3.8GHz, 3.26GHz and 2.76GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.

Explore the full specifications
Galaxy Z Flip8

0.8″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16
6.1″
Galaxy Z Flip8
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 16
No telephoto
Galaxy Z Flip8
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Exynos 2600
Sources
iPhone 16

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Named on Samsung UK's Z Flip8 page; Samsung lists a deca-core CPU with 3.8GHz, 3.26GHz and 2.76GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUBSamsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 product page

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 1622 hours
Galaxy Z Flip831 hours
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy Z Flip8Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 166.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179
Galaxy Z Flip8Main: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 × 1080, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 1048 × 948
Sources
iPhone 16

The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 174.1 mm (6.9-inch); 171.5 mm (6.8-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+. Cover screen: 104.8 mm (4.1-inch) full rectangle; 102.3 mm (4.0-inch) with rounded corners.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy Z Flip8Wi-Fi 7 (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
iPhone 16

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 13 more verified differences

Battery and charging

iPhone 16Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy Z Flip84300 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 31 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 25 W maximum.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Ingress protection claim

In Visual facts
iPhone 16IP68
Galaxy Z Flip8IP48
Sources
iPhone 16

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung: water resistance against accidental spills and everyday mishaps; lab test submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not permanent; may diminish with wear. The 4 digit is solid-particle protection, not dust-tight.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 product page

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy Z Flip8166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm
Sources
iPhone 16

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Height (foldable measured folded)

iPhone 16147.6 mm
Galaxy Z Flip885.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Thickness (foldable measured folded)

iPhone 167.8 mm
Galaxy Z Flip813.1 mm
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Width (foldable measured folded)

In Visual facts
iPhone 1671.6 mm
Galaxy Z Flip875.4 mm
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16256 GB storage
Galaxy Z Flip812 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16

256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional model

iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy Z Flip8UK SM-F776BLIGEUB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone 16

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (98)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 16Fixed f/1.6
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

iPhone 1630 fps
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1630 minutes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Security updates until 31 July 2033
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16iOS
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Support is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 1680 hours
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

iPhone 16Face ID
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Face ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Camera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Crash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 161600 nits
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 161 nits
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated telephoto reach

iPhone 160×
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 162×
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Outdoor peak brightness

iPhone 162000 nits
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

iPhone 16460 ppi
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Zoom

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 166.12 in
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1618 hours
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 161000 nits
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — US
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

iPhone 16Yes
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Galaxy Z Flip8Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy Z Flip8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs126 specificationsiPhone 16Galaxy Z Flip8
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
180g
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
75.4mm
Closed width
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
13.1mm
Closed thickness
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
85.7 mm
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
flip
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
Pink
Form Factor
Sources
Not verified
Flip
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.9″
Main / inner screen diagonal · Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
460 ppiApple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
120Hz
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
Main: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 × 1080, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 1048 × 948Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 174.1 mm (6.9-inch); 171.5 mm (6.8-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+. Cover screen: 104.8 mm (4.1-inch) full rectangle; 102.3 mm (4.0-inch) with rounded corners.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
2520 x 1080 (FHD+)
Dynamic Island
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Size (Sub_Display)
Sources
Not verified
104.8mm (4.1" full rectangle) / 102.3mm (4.0" rounded corners)
Resolution (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
1048 x 948
Technology (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
Super AMOLED
Colour Depth (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
2
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
10.0 MP
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
Not verified
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
Yes
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
Yes
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
Not verified
Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Not verified
10.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
22 hours
Published video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
31 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
4300 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 31 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 25 W maximum.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
4300 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Not verified
10 / 25
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
Security updates until 31 July 2033This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Samsung Exynos 2600Named on Samsung UK's Z Flip8 page; Samsung lists a deca-core CPU with 3.8GHz, 3.26GHz and 2.76GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance test.
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
UK SM-F776BLIGEUB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
US model distinction
Sources
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
12 GB
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Body and cover materials
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP48Samsung: water resistance against accidental spills and everyday mishaps; lab test submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not permanent; may diminish with wear. The 4 digit is solid-particle protection, not dust-tight.
Action mode recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Wi-Fi 7 (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
Not verified
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
Not verified
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
£1,149Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Not verified
219.5
Number of SIM
Sources
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Not verified
SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology
Sources
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
NFC
Sources
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Not verified
No
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Cellular modem model
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip8No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
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Apple iPhone 16

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Apple
Width71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

Apple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Support UKApple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple Support UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Apple Support UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
  1. iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight180 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width75.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed width

Samsung
Thickness13.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed thickness

Samsung
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

Samsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP48Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung: water resistance against accidental spills and everyday mishaps; lab test submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not permanent; may diminish with wear. The 4 digit is solid-particle protection, not dust-tight.

Samsung
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£1,149.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 technical specifications — SM-F776BLIGEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip8 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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