Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Razr Fold

Our Verdict: The biggest reasons to favour the iPhone 16 are lower current deal pricing and the sharper display. It backs that up with 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 170g weight and 11,615 active deals, while the Razr Fold counters with 8.1-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display and 50MP rear and 50MP front cameras. Current active deals start around £489 for the iPhone 16, versus about £1,509 for the Razr Fold. The ecosystem split matters too: the iPhone 16 is the iOS option and the Razr Fold is the Android option. Go for the iPhone 16 if you value lower current deal pricing and the sharper display; the Razr Fold is the stronger pick when those trade-offs matter more.

The iPhone 16 is the cheaper one to own: around £689 over a typical contract, £852 less than the Razr Fold.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 8.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
2556 x 1179 2232 x 2484
Pixels Per Inch
461 412
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm) Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Battery
3,561 mAh 6,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm
Weight
170 grams 243 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£26.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£439.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£479.99 £1797.00

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 8.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556 x 1179 2232 x 2484
Pixels Per Inch 461 412
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 nm) Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Battery 3,561 mAh 6,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm
Weight 170 grams 243 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £26.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront
SIM-free £479.99 £1797.00
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16

24 Months

128GB

Black

Refurbished

Unlimited

Data

£26.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola Razr Fold

24 Months

512GB

PANTONE Blackened Blue

200GB

Data

£44.99 per month, £439 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper on contract at £689.16 over the life of the deal from £26.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Apple iPhone 16's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 16 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 412, and the Apple iPhone 16 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Razr Fold has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Razr Fold has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £479.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Razr Fold comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Razr Fold use?

The Apple iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 (3 nm), while the Motorola Razr Fold uses the Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two: it's 73g lighter at 170 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 16 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Razr Fold is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Razr Fold run?

The Apple iPhone 16 runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Razr Fold runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.