Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (48 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S24 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.30 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 72.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 215 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than Galaxy Z Fold7?

Galaxy S24 is 48g lighter than Galaxy Z Fold7 (167g vs 215g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Z Fold7 is 48g heavier than Galaxy S24 (215g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy Z Fold7

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably wider than Galaxy S24 (72.8 mm vs 70.6 mm), Galaxy Z Fold7 is significantly heavier (215 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy Z Fold7 is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 7.6 mm). Galaxy Z Fold7 is 2.2 mm wider and 11.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 48g heavier than the Galaxy S24 (28.7%).
Height
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 11.4mm taller than the Galaxy S24.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.3mm thicker than the Galaxy S24.
Width
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 2.2mm wider than the Galaxy S24.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (167 g) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (215 g), 48 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (7.6 mm) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Z Fold7

Galaxy Z Fold7 is 2.2 mm wider and 11.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	Galaxy Z Fold7	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	72.8 mm	+2.2 mm
Height	147 mm	158.4 mm	+11.4 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	8.9 mm	+1.3 mm
Weight	167 g	215 g	+48 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S24 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Z Fold7 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Z Fold7 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Z Fold7 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24?

Choose the Galaxy S24 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (167g vs 215g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 72.8 mm), shorter 147 mm height (vs 158.4 mm), thinner 7.6 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 147 mm vs 72.8 × 158.4 mm).

Who should choose the Galaxy Z Fold7?

Choose the Galaxy Z Fold7 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (215g vs 167g), wider 72.8 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 158.4 mm frame (vs 147 mm), thicker 8.9 mm edge (vs 7.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is 2.2 mm wider and 11.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (48 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S24 is thinner at 7.6 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.30 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 72.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 215 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than Galaxy Z Fold7?: Galaxy S24 is 48g lighter than Galaxy Z Fold7 (167g vs 215g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Z Fold7 is 48g heavier than Galaxy S24 (215g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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