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iPhone 16e vs ZTE Nubia Fold

iPhone 16e and ZTE Nubia Fold are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

iPhone 16e

6.7/10

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ZTE Nubia Fold

6.7/10

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Best for

  • PhotographyZTE Nubia Fold
  • GamingZTE Nubia Fold
  • Keeping it for yearsiPhone 16e

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.2
    8.9

    ZTE Nubia Fold has the faster chip: Elite against Apple A18.

  • Gaming
    7.3
    8.7

    ZTE Nubia Fold has the stronger graphics for games. iPhone 16e is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

  • Display
    4.6
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  • Camera
    3.0
    7.5
  • Longevity
    8.1
    3.9

    iPhone 16e should get software updates for about 4.3 more years, against about 1.2 for ZTE Nubia Fold.

  • Storage
    8.4
    –
  • Connectivity
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    6.6
  • Size and weight
    9.4
    –
  • Extras
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    3.7
All specifications
iPhone 16e
ZTE Nubia Fold
General
Brand
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GT
Condition
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Available. Released 2025, December 04
Model
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A502ZT
Operating System
iOS 18.3.1
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Performance
CPU
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Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
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Adreno 830
Processor
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Elite
Display
Brightness
1200
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Display Type
OLED
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Resolution
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2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
Screen Size
6.1
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Camera
Megapixels
48
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Video Resolution
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8K, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p; gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
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55W wired, PD, PPS, 100% in 70 min
Charging Wattage
8
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Memory
RAM
8
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Storage
Storage Capacity
512
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Connectivity
2G
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900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
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LTE
5G Bands
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SA/NSA
Bluetooth
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6.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
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Yes
NFC
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Yes
Network Technology
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HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
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No
USB Type
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USB Type-C
Build and size
Dimensions
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8.0 inches, 205.0 cm 2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Thickness
7.8
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Weight
167
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Features
FM Radio
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No
Questions people ask

Which is better, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

iPhone 16e and ZTE Nubia Fold are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. iPhone 16e wins on longevity; ZTE Nubia Fold wins on performance, gaming and camera.

Which is faster, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

ZTE Nubia Fold has the faster chip: Elite against Apple A18.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

ZTE Nubia Fold has the stronger graphics for games. iPhone 16e is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

Which will last more years, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

iPhone 16e should get software updates for about 4.3 more years, against about 1.2 for ZTE Nubia Fold.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

ZTE Nubia Fold scores higher for photography.

Which is better for keeping it for years, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

iPhone 16e scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, iPhone 16e or ZTE Nubia Fold?

ZTE Nubia Fold is the newer of the two, released December 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

iPhone 16e vs ZTE Nubia Fold: which is better? - Mutape