Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234 g (71 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.10 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 Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is heavier at 234g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy S25 Edge?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 71g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (234g vs 163g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy S23 Ultra is 71g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (234g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably wider than Galaxy S25 Edge (78.1 mm vs 75.6 mm), Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly heavier (234 g vs 163 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 5.8 mm). Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.5 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge, making Galaxy S23...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 71g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (43.6%).
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.1mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Height
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 5.2mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Width
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.5mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g), 71 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9 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 S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.5 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S25 Edge	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	75.6 mm	-2.5 mm
Height	163.4 mm	158.2 mm	-5.2 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	5.8 mm	-3.1 mm
Weight	234 g	163 g	-71 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 Galaxy S25 Edge's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S23 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S23 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S23 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 Edge leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (234g vs 163g), wider 78.1 mm body (vs 75.6 mm), taller 163.4 mm frame (vs 158.2 mm), thicker 8.9 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (163g vs 234g), narrower 75.6 mm width (vs 78.1 mm), shorter 158.2 mm height (vs 163.4 mm), thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.5 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234 g (71 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.10 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 Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is heavier at 234g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy S25 Edge?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 71g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (234g vs 163g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy S23 Ultra is 71g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (234g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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