Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (139 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (5.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 75 mm, 159.2 mm, and 309 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Z TriFold than iPhone 16?

Galaxy Z TriFold is 139g heavier than iPhone 16 (309g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 139g heavier than iPhone 16 (309g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Z TriFold vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably wider than iPhone 16 (75 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly heavier (309 g vs 170 g), and Galaxy Z TriFold is significantly thicker (12.9 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy Z TriFold is 3.4 mm wider and 11.6 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy Z TriFold signif...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 139g heavier than the iPhone 16 (81.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 11.6mm taller than the iPhone 16.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 5.1mm thicker than the iPhone 16.
Width
The Galaxy Z TriFold is 3.4mm wider than the iPhone 16.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (309 g), 139 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy Z TriFold (12.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Z TriFold

Galaxy Z TriFold is 3.4 mm wider and 11.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 (75 × 159.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Z TriFold	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	75 mm	71.6 mm	-3.4 mm
Height	159.2 mm	147.6 mm	-11.6 mm
Thickness	12.9 mm	7.8 mm	-5.1 mm
Weight	309 g	170 g	-139 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Z TriFold covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Z TriFold is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Z TriFold uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z TriFold adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Z TriFold?

Choose the Galaxy Z TriFold if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (309g vs 170g), wider 75 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 159.2 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), thicker 12.9 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (75 × 159.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 16?

Choose the iPhone 16 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 309g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 75 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 159.2 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 12.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 75 × 159.2 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z TriFold is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Z TriFold is 3.4 mm wider and 11.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 (75 × 159.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 309 g (139 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z TriFold at 12.9 mm (5.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy Z TriFold (75 × 159.2 × 12.9 mm, 309 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy Z TriFold at 75 mm, 159.2 mm, and 309 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z TriFold is heavier at 309g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Z TriFold than iPhone 16?: Galaxy Z TriFold is 139g heavier than iPhone 16 (309g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Z TriFold is 139g heavier than iPhone 16 (309g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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