Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (37 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably wider than Galaxy S25+ (77.6 mm vs 75.8 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 190 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.8 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25+, making iPhone 16 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ (190 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 37 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.8 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25+ (77.6 × 163 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25+	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	77.6 mm	+1.8 mm
Height	158.4 mm	163 mm	+4.6 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	8.25 mm	+0.95 mm
Weight	190 g	227 g	+37 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S25+ is easier to grip one-handed with a 75.8 mm width and 158.4 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
Galaxy S25+ slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and Galaxy S25+ has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S25+ (190 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 37 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while Galaxy S25+ leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.8 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25+, making iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 75.8 mm, +1.8 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 158.4 mm, +4.6 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and Galaxy S25+ weighs 190 g — a difference of 37 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 19.5% heavier than Galaxy S25+.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and Galaxy S25+ is 7.3 mm thick (+0.95 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.8 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25+ (77.6 × 163 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (37 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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