Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (14 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (2.15 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 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 17 is heavier at 177g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 17?

Galaxy S25 Edge is 14g lighter than iPhone 17 (163g vs 177g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 14g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 17 (177g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (163g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Edge is significantly wider than iPhone 17 (75.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 17 is noticeably heavier (177 g vs 163 g), and iPhone 17 is significantly thicker (7.95 mm vs 5.8 mm). Galaxy S25 Edge is 4.1 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than iPhone 17, making Galaxy S25 Edge significantly larger o...

Key Differences

Height
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 8.6mm taller than the iPhone 17.
Weight
The iPhone 17 is 14g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (8.6%).
Thickness
The iPhone 17 is 2.2mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Width
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 4.1mm wider than the iPhone 17.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (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 17 (177 g), 14 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 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 17 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone 17	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	7.95 mm	+2.15 mm
Weight	163 g	177 g	+14 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 17'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 17 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 17 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if lighter listed weight (163g vs 177g) and thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 7.95 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 17.

Who should choose the iPhone 17?

Choose the iPhone 17 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 (177g vs 163g) and thicker 7.95 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 17 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 17 (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 17 at 177 g (14 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (2.15 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 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 17 is heavier at 177g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 17?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 14g lighter than iPhone 17 (163g vs 177g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 14g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 17 (177g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (163g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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