Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232 g (67 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (2.96 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 79 mm, 162.3 mm, and 232 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Air

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Air (79 mm vs 74.7 mm), Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly heavier (232 g vs 165 g), and Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.6 mm vs 5.64 mm). Galaxy S24 Ultra is 4.3 mm wider and 6.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S24 Ul...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (165 g) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g), 67 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 4.3 mm wider and 6.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (79 × 162.3 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 Ultra	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	79 mm	74.7 mm	-4.3 mm
Height	162.3 mm	156.2 mm	-6.1 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	5.64 mm	-2.96 mm
Weight	232 g	165 g	-67 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Air is easier to grip one-handed with a 74.7 mm width and 156.2 mm height, while Galaxy S24 Ultra may require more finger stretching (79 mm × 162.3 mm).
iPhone 17 Air slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.64 mm thick, and iPhone 17 Air has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 Air (165 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g), a 67 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S24 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, while iPhone 17 Air leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 4.3 mm wider and 6.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S24 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S24 Ultra is wider (79 mm vs 74.7 mm, +4.3 mm).
Height: Galaxy S24 Ultra is taller (162.3 mm vs 156.2 mm, +6.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra weighs 232 g and iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g — a difference of 67 g. Galaxy S24 Ultra is 40.6% heavier than iPhone 17 Air.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.6 mm thick and iPhone 17 Air is 5.64 mm thick (+2.96 mm). Galaxy S24 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 4.3 mm wider and 6.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (79 × 162.3 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232 g (67 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (2.96 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 79 mm, 162.3 mm, and 232 g.

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