Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (75 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is thinner at 8.9 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (4.00 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Z TriFold is better for one-handed use with a 75 mm width, 159.2 mm height, and 309 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy Z TriFold?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 75g lighter than Galaxy Z TriFold (234g vs 309g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 75g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (309g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy Z TriFold

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably wider than Galaxy Z TriFold (78.1 mm vs 75 mm), Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly heavier (309 g vs 234 g), and Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly thicker (12.9 mm vs 8.9 mm). Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.1 mm wider and 4.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z TriFold, making Galaxy S23...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 75g heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (32.1%).
Thickness
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 4mm thicker than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Height
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 4.2mm taller than the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Width
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.1mm wider than the Galaxy Z TriFold.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Z TriFold

Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (309 g), 75 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9 mm) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (12.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.1 mm wider and 4.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z TriFold (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75 × 159.2 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy Z TriFold	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	75 mm	-3.1 mm
Height	163.4 mm	159.2 mm	-4.2 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	12.9 mm	+4 mm
Weight	234 g	309 g	+75 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

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

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Z TriFold's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Z TriFold 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 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if lighter listed weight (234g vs 309g) and thinner 8.9 mm profile (vs 12.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 78.1 mm body (vs 75 mm), taller 163.4 mm frame (vs 159.2 mm), and larger overall footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75 × 159.2 mm) compared with the Galaxy Z TriFold.

Who should choose the Galaxy Z TriFold?

Choose the Galaxy Z TriFold if narrower 75 mm width (vs 78.1 mm), shorter 159.2 mm height (vs 163.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75 × 159.2 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (309g vs 234g) and thicker 12.9 mm edge (vs 8.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra is 3.1 mm wider and 4.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z TriFold (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75 × 159.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (75 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is thinner at 8.9 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (4.00 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Z TriFold is better for one-handed use with a 75 mm width, 159.2 mm height, and 309 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy Z TriFold?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 75g lighter than Galaxy Z TriFold (234g vs 309g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 75g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (309g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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