Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (66 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S24 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.15 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 (78 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 7.6 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 7.4 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making iPhone 17 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (167 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 66 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (7.6 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 7.4 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	78 mm	+7.4 mm
Height	147 mm	163.4 mm	+16.4 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	8.75 mm	+1.15 mm
Weight	167 g	233 g	+66 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S24 is easier to grip one-handed with a 70.6 mm width and 147 mm height, while iPhone 17 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (78 mm × 163.4 mm).
Galaxy S24 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.6 mm thick, and Galaxy S24 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S24 (167 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), a 66 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, while Galaxy S24 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 7.4 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Pro Max is wider (78 mm vs 70.6 mm, +7.4 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller (163.4 mm vs 147 mm, +16.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and Galaxy S24 weighs 167 g — a difference of 66 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 39.5% heavier than Galaxy S24.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and Galaxy S24 is 7.6 mm thick (+1.15 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 7.4 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (66 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S24 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.15 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

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