Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234 g (69 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.26 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Air

Open comparison tool

Comparison Summary

Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably wider than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 mm vs 74.7 mm), Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly heavier (234 g vs 165 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 5.64 mm). Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.2 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S23 Ult...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (165 g) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g), 69 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.2 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	74.7 mm	-3.4 mm
Height	163.4 mm	156.2 mm	-7.2 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	5.64 mm	-3.26 mm
Weight	234 g	165 g	-69 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Air is easier to grip one-handed with a 74.7 mm width and 156.2 mm height, while Galaxy S23 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.4 mm).
iPhone 17 Air slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.64 mm thick, and iPhone 17 Air has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 Air (165 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g), a 69 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S23 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, while iPhone 17 Air leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.2 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S23 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 74.7 mm, +3.4 mm).
Height: Galaxy S23 Ultra is taller (163.4 mm vs 156.2 mm, +7.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra weighs 234 g and iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g — a difference of 69 g. Galaxy S23 Ultra is 41.8% heavier than iPhone 17 Air.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 8.9 mm thick and iPhone 17 Air is 5.64 mm thick (+3.26 mm). Galaxy S23 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.2 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234 g (69 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.26 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus Galaxy S23 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.4 mm, and 234 g.

Related Devices

Related Comparisons

Open Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 17 Air in the comparison tool