Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (36 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.45 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 16 Pro is heavier at 199g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 16 Pro?

Galaxy S25 Edge is 36g lighter than iPhone 16 Pro (163g vs 199g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 16 Pro is 36g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (199g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16 Pro

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Edge is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (75.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro is significantly heavier (199 g vs 163 g), and iPhone 16 Pro is significantly thicker (8.25 mm vs 5.8 mm). Galaxy S25 Edge is 4.1 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making Galaxy S25 Edge sig...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 16 Pro is 36g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (22.1%).
Height
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 8.6mm taller than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 16 Pro is 2.5mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Width
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 4.1mm wider than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), 36 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (8.25 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 4.1 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	75.6 mm	71.5 mm	-4.1 mm
Height	158.2 mm	149.6 mm	-8.6 mm
Thickness	5.8 mm	8.25 mm	+2.45 mm
Weight	163 g	199 g	+36 g

Real-world Usage

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 Pro'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 Pro 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 Pro leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 16 Pro adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if lighter listed weight (163g vs 199g) and thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 8.25 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 75.6 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 158.2 mm frame (vs 149.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 16 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 16 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 75.6 mm), shorter 149.6 mm height (vs 158.2 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (199g vs 163g) and thicker 8.25 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 Pro is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 4.1 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (36 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.45 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 16 Pro is heavier at 199g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 16 Pro?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 36g lighter than iPhone 16 Pro (163g vs 199g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 16 Pro is 36g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (199g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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