Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (141 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (5.30 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 75 mm, 159.2 mm, and 309 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Z TriFold?

Galaxy S23 is 141g lighter than Galaxy Z TriFold (168g vs 309g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 141g heavier than Galaxy S23 (309g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy Z TriFold

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 (75 mm vs 70.9 mm), Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly heavier (309 g vs 168 g), and Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly thicker (12.9 mm vs 7.6 mm). Galaxy Z TriFold is 4.1 mm wider and 12.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making Galaxy Z TriFold s...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 141g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (83.9%).
Height
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 12.9mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 5.3mm thicker than the Galaxy S23.
Width
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 4.1mm wider than the Galaxy S23.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (309 g), 141 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (12.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Z TriFold

Galaxy Z TriFold is 4.1 mm wider and 12.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (75 × 159.2 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	Galaxy Z TriFold	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	75 mm	+4.1 mm
Height	146.3 mm	159.2 mm	+12.9 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	12.9 mm	+5.3 mm
Weight	168 g	309 g	+141 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S23 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Z TriFold covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Z TriFold uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z TriFold adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23?

Choose the Galaxy S23 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (168g vs 309g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 75 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 159.2 mm), thinner 7.6 mm profile (vs 12.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 75 × 159.2 mm).

Who should choose the Galaxy Z TriFold?

Choose the Galaxy Z TriFold if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (309g vs 168g), wider 75 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 159.2 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), thicker 12.9 mm edge (vs 7.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (75 × 159.2 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z TriFold is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Z TriFold is 4.1 mm wider and 12.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (75 × 159.2 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (141 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (5.30 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 75 mm, 159.2 mm, and 309 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Z TriFold?: Galaxy S23 is 141g lighter than Galaxy Z TriFold (168g vs 309g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 141g heavier than Galaxy S23 (309g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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