Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs OnePlus 16: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OnePlus 16
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9898
- CameraGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra9692
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOnePlus 168998
- DisplayGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra9895
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus 165685
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- OnePlus 16 charges faster100W vs 45W
- OnePlus 16 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and OnePlus 16 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for its faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6), or the OnePlus 16 for its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 45W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or OnePlus 16?
It's a close call. Pick the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for its faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6), or the OnePlus 16 for its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). BeastScore: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 94.2/100, OnePlus 16 94.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and OnePlus 16?
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and OnePlus 16 compare for speed?
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 98/100 for performance; OnePlus 16 scores 98/100.
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