Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (9 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.35 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 iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 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 iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 is slightly wider than Galaxy S23 (71.5 mm vs 70.9 mm), iPhone 17 is noticeably heavier (177 g vs 168 g), and iPhone 17 is slightly thicker (7.95 mm vs 7.6 mm). iPhone 17 is 0.6 mm wider and 3.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making iPhone 17 noticeably larger overall, while Galaxy S23 may...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs iPhone 17 (177 g), 9 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 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

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 is 0.6 mm wider and 3.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	71.5 mm	+0.6 mm
Height	146.3 mm	149.6 mm	+3.3 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	7.95 mm	+0.35 mm
Weight	168 g	177 g	+9 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S23 is easier to grip one-handed with a 70.9 mm width and 146.3 mm height, while iPhone 17 may require more finger stretching (71.5 mm × 149.6 mm).
Galaxy S23 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.6 mm thick, and Galaxy S23 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 17 is only 9 g heavier than Galaxy S23 (177 g vs 168 g).
iPhone 17 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, while Galaxy S23 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 is 0.6 mm wider and 3.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making iPhone 17 noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 is wider (71.5 mm vs 70.9 mm, +0.6 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 is taller (149.6 mm vs 146.3 mm, +3.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 weighs 177 g and Galaxy S23 weighs 168 g — a difference of 9 g. iPhone 17 is 5.4% heavier than Galaxy S23.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick and Galaxy S23 is 7.6 mm thick (+0.35 mm). iPhone 17 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 is 0.6 mm wider and 3.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (9 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.35 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 iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 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 iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

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