Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (8 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus iPhone 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 is slightly wider than Galaxy S25 (71.6 mm vs 70.5 mm), iPhone 16 is slightly heavier (170 g vs 162 g), and iPhone 16 is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.2 mm). iPhone 16 is 1.1 mm wider and 0.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 16 slightly larger overall, while Galaxy S25 may fee...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 8 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 16 (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 is 1.1 mm wider and 0.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	71.6 mm	+1.1 mm
Height	146.9 mm	147.6 mm	+0.7 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.8 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	162 g	170 g	+8 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (70.5 × 146.9 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Galaxy S25 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and Galaxy S25 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 16 is only 8 g heavier than Galaxy S25 (170 g vs 162 g).
iPhone 16 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, while Galaxy S25 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 is 1.1 mm wider and 0.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 16 slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 is wider (71.6 mm vs 70.5 mm, +1.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 is taller (147.6 mm vs 146.9 mm, +0.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 weighs 170 g and Galaxy S25 weighs 162 g — a difference of 8 g. iPhone 16 is 4.9% heavier than Galaxy S25.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 is 7.8 mm thick and Galaxy S25 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.6 mm). iPhone 16 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 is 1.1 mm wider and 0.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (8 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus iPhone 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

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