Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 17 Air at 165 g (3 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (1.56 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 S25 (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 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 17 Air at 74.7 mm, 156.2 mm, and 165 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17 Air

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Air is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 (74.7 mm vs 70.5 mm), iPhone 17 Air is slightly heavier (165 g vs 162 g), and Galaxy S25 is significantly thicker (7.2 mm vs 5.64 mm). iPhone 17 Air is 4.2 mm wider and 9.3 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 17 Air significantly larger ov...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPhone 17 Air (165 g), 3 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs Galaxy S25 (7.2 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

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air is 4.2 mm wider and 9.3 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (74.7 × 156.2 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	74.7 mm	+4.2 mm
Height	146.9 mm	156.2 mm	+9.3 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	5.64 mm	-1.56 mm
Weight	162 g	165 g	+3 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 17 Air may require more finger stretching (74.7 mm × 156.2 mm).
iPhone 17 Air slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.64 mm thick, and Galaxy S25 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 17 Air is only 3 g heavier than Galaxy S25 (165 g vs 162 g).
iPhone 17 Air takes up more desk and bag space at 74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, while Galaxy S25 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Air is 4.2 mm wider and 9.3 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPhone 17 Air significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Air is wider (74.7 mm vs 70.5 mm, +4.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Air is taller (156.2 mm vs 146.9 mm, +9.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g and Galaxy S25 weighs 162 g — a difference of 3 g. iPhone 17 Air is 1.9% heavier than Galaxy S25.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S25 is 7.2 mm thick and iPhone 17 Air is 5.64 mm thick (+1.56 mm). Galaxy S25 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Air is 4.2 mm wider and 9.3 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (74.7 × 156.2 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPhone 17 Air at 165 g (3 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (1.56 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 S25 (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 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 17 Air at 74.7 mm, 156.2 mm, and 165 g.

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