Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (12 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 14.9 mm (7.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 85.1 × 14.9 mm, 187 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 85.1 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199g compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 187g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Z Flip6 than iPhone 16 Plus?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is 12g lighter than iPhone 16 Plus (187g vs 199g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 12g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 16 Plus (199g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy Z Flip6 (187g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Z Flip6 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than Galaxy Z Flip6 (77.8 mm vs 71.9 mm), iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably heavier (199 g vs 187 g), and Galaxy Z Flip6 is significantly thicker (14.9 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is 5.9 mm wider and 75.8 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6, making iPhone 16 Plus sign...

Key Differences

Height
The iPhone 16 Plus is 75.8mm taller than the Galaxy Z Flip6.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is 7.1mm thicker than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Weight
The iPhone 16 Plus is 12g heavier than the Galaxy Z Flip6 (6.4%).
Width
The iPhone 16 Plus is 5.9mm wider than the Galaxy Z Flip6.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Z Flip6

Galaxy Z Flip6 (71.9 × 85.1 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Z Flip6

Galaxy Z Flip6 (187 g) vs iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), 12 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy Z Flip6 (14.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Z Flip6

Galaxy Z Flip6 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.9 × 85.1 × 14.9 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 5.9 mm wider and 75.8 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Z Flip6	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	71.9 mm	77.8 mm	+5.9 mm
Height	85.1 mm	160.9 mm	+75.8 mm
Thickness	14.9 mm	7.8 mm	-7.1 mm
Weight	187 g	199 g	+12 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPhone 16 Plus may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Z Flip6's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 16 Plus covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 16 Plus is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 16 Plus uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Z Flip6 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Z Flip6?

Choose the Galaxy Z Flip6 if lighter listed weight (187g vs 199g), narrower 71.9 mm width (vs 77.8 mm), shorter 85.1 mm height (vs 160.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.9 × 85.1 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 14.9 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm) compared with the iPhone 16 Plus.

Who should choose the iPhone 16 Plus?

Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 14.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (199g vs 187g), wider 77.8 mm body (vs 71.9 mm), taller 160.9 mm frame (vs 85.1 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm) compared with the Galaxy Z Flip6.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip6 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 16 Plus is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 5.9 mm wider and 75.8 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (12 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 14.9 mm (7.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 85.1 × 14.9 mm, 187 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 85.1 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199g compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 187g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Z Flip6 than iPhone 16 Plus?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is 12g lighter than iPhone 16 Plus (187g vs 199g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 12g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 16 Plus (199g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy Z Flip6 (187g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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