Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (16 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is better for one-handed use with a 72.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 215 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 199g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Z Fold7 than iPhone 16 Plus?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is 16g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (215g vs 199g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 16g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Z Fold7 (215g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (199g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Z Fold7 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than Galaxy Z Fold7 (77.8 mm vs 72.8 mm), Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably heavier (215 g vs 199 g), and Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably thicker (8.9 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is 5 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy Z Fold7, making iPhone 16 Plus noticeably...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 16g heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus (8%).
Width
The iPhone 16 Plus is 5mm wider than the Galaxy Z Fold7.
Height
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.5mm taller than the Galaxy Z Fold7.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.1mm thicker than the iPhone 16 Plus.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Z Fold7

Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (199 g) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (215 g), 16 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 5 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy Z Fold7 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 72.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Z Fold7	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	72.8 mm	77.8 mm	+5 mm
Height	158.4 mm	160.9 mm	+2.5 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	7.8 mm	-1.1 mm
Weight	215 g	199 g	-16 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16 Plus's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16 Plus has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Z Fold7's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPhone 16 Plus asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Z Fold7?

Choose the Galaxy Z Fold7 if narrower 72.8 mm width (vs 77.8 mm), shorter 158.4 mm height (vs 160.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (215g vs 199g) and thicker 8.9 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 lighter listed weight (199g vs 215g) and thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 77.8 mm body (vs 72.8 mm), taller 160.9 mm frame (vs 158.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 72.8 × 158.4 mm) compared with the Galaxy Z Fold7.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 Plus is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 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 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy Z Fold7 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 72.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (16 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is better for one-handed use with a 72.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 215 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 199g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Z Fold7 than iPhone 16 Plus?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is 16g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (215g vs 199g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 16g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Z Fold7 (215g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (199g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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