Device Size Comparison
Weight
The iPhone 17e is 2g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (1.2%).
Width
The iPhone 17e is 0.6mm wider than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The iPhone 17e is 0.2mm thicker than the Galaxy S23.
Height
The iPhone 17e is 0.4mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Smaller body
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs iPhone 17e (170 g), 2 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm) vs iPhone 17e (7.8 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
iPhone 17e
iPhone 17e is 0.6 mm wider and 0.4 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S23 | iPhone 17e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9 mm | 71.5 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Height | 146.3 mm | 146.7 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 170 g | +2 g |
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
One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 17e is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The iPhone 17e uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S23?
Choose the Galaxy S23 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (168g vs 170g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 71.5 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 146.7 mm), thinner 7.6 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Who should choose the iPhone 17e?
Choose the iPhone 17e if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (170g vs 168g), wider 71.5 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 146.7 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 17e is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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