Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (37 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus 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 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 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 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 (77.8 mm vs 70.5 mm), iPhone 16 Plus is significantly heavier (199 g vs 162 g), and iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.2 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is 7.3 mm wider and 14 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly l...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), 37 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (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 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 7.3 mm wider and 14 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	77.8 mm	+7.3 mm
Height	146.9 mm	160.9 mm	+14 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.8 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	162 g	199 g	+37 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S25 is easier to grip one-handed with a 70.5 mm width and 146.9 mm height, while iPhone 16 Plus may require more finger stretching (77.8 mm × 160.9 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.
Galaxy S25 (162 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), a 37 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while Galaxy S25 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Plus is 7.3 mm wider and 14 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 70.5 mm, +7.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 146.9 mm, +14 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g and Galaxy S25 weighs 162 g — a difference of 37 g. iPhone 16 Plus is 22.8% heavier than Galaxy S25.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 7.3 mm wider and 14 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (37 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus 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 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 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 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

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