Device Size Comparison
Height
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 10.6mm taller than the iPhone 16.
Width
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 4mm wider than the iPhone 16.
Thickness
The iPhone 16 is 2mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Weight
The iPhone 16 is 7g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (4.3%).
Smaller body
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 7 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 (7.8 mm).
Pocketability
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 Edge has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 Edge is 4 mm wider and 10.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S25 Edge | iPhone 16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6 mm | 71.6 mm | -4 mm |
| Height | 158.2 mm | 147.6 mm | -10.6 mm |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 7.8 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 170 g | +7 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S25 Edge's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S25 Edge has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
One-Hand Use
The iPhone 16's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S25 Edge covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 16 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S25 Edge uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?
Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if lighter listed weight (163g vs 170g) and thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 75.6 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 158.2 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 16.
Who should choose the iPhone 16?
Choose the iPhone 16 if narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 75.6 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 158.2 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (170g vs 163g) and thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 16 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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