Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Z Flip6 at 187 g (19 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 14.9 mm (7.30 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Z Flip6 (71.9 × 85.1 × 14.9 mm, 187 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 85.1 mm height, and 187 g weight versus Galaxy S23 at 70.9 mm, 146.3 mm, and 168 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z Flip6 is heavier at 187g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Z Flip6?

Galaxy S23 is 19g lighter than Galaxy Z Flip6 (168g vs 187g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 19g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Z Flip6 (187g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S23 (168g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy Z Flip6

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Z Flip6 is slightly wider than Galaxy S23 (71.9 mm vs 70.9 mm), Galaxy Z Flip6 is noticeably heavier (187 g vs 168 g), and Galaxy Z Flip6 is significantly thicker (14.9 mm vs 7.6 mm). Galaxy S23 is 1 mm wider and 61.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6, making Galaxy S23 significantly larger ov...

Key Differences

Height
The Galaxy S23 is 61.2mm taller than the Galaxy Z Flip6.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is 7.3mm thicker than the Galaxy S23.
Weight
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is 19g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (11.3%).
Width
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is 1mm wider than the Galaxy S23.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Z Flip6

Galaxy Z Flip6 (71.9 × 85.1 mm) vs Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs Galaxy Z Flip6 (187 g), 19 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm) vs Galaxy Z Flip6 (14.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 is 1 mm wider and 61.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6 (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	Galaxy Z Flip6	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	71.9 mm	+1 mm
Height	146.3 mm	85.1 mm	-61.2 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	14.9 mm	+7.3 mm
Weight	168 g	187 g	+19 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S23 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Z Flip6's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S23 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Z Flip6 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S23 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Z Flip6 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z Flip6 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23?

Choose the Galaxy S23 if lighter listed weight (168g vs 187g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 71.9 mm), and thinner 7.6 mm profile (vs 14.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has taller 146.3 mm frame (vs 85.1 mm) and larger overall footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm) compared with the Galaxy Z Flip6.

Who should choose the Galaxy Z Flip6?

Choose the Galaxy Z Flip6 if shorter 85.1 mm height (vs 146.3 mm) and smaller width × height footprint (71.9 × 85.1 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (187g vs 168g), wider 71.9 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), and thicker 14.9 mm edge (vs 7.6 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z Flip6 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S23 is 1 mm wider and 61.2 mm taller than Galaxy Z Flip6 (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 71.9 × 85.1 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Z Flip6 at 187 g (19 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S23 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z Flip6 at 14.9 mm (7.30 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Z Flip6 (71.9 × 85.1 × 14.9 mm, 187 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 85.1 mm height, and 187 g weight versus Galaxy S23 at 70.9 mm, 146.3 mm, and 168 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z Flip6 is heavier at 187g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Z Flip6?: Galaxy S23 is 19g lighter than Galaxy Z Flip6 (168g vs 187g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 19g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Z Flip6 (187g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S23 (168g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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