Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (43 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (0.20 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S24 FE at 77.3 mm, 162 mm, and 213 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy S24 FE is heavier at 213g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 16?

Galaxy S24 FE is 43g heavier than iPhone 16 (213g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy S24 FE is 43g heavier than iPhone 16 (213g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S24 FE is significantly wider than iPhone 16 (77.3 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy S24 FE is significantly heavier (213 g vs 170 g), and Galaxy S24 FE is slightly thicker (8 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy S24 FE is 5.7 mm wider and 14.4 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy S24 FE significantly larger ove...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy S24 FE is 43g heavier than the iPhone 16 (25.3%).
Height
The Galaxy S24 FE is 14.4mm taller than the iPhone 16.
Width
The Galaxy S24 FE is 5.7mm wider than the iPhone 16.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 0.2mm thicker than the iPhone 16.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs Galaxy S24 FE (213 g), 43 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE is 5.7 mm wider and 14.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 (77.3 × 162 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	71.6 mm	-5.7 mm
Height	162 mm	147.6 mm	-14.4 mm
Thickness	8 mm	7.8 mm	-0.2 mm
Weight	213 g	170 g	-43 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S24 FE covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S24 FE is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S24 FE uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S24 FE adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?

Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (213g vs 170g), wider 77.3 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 162 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), thicker 8 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 16?

Choose the iPhone 16 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 213g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 77.3 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 162 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S24 FE is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S24 FE is 5.7 mm wider and 14.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 (77.3 × 162 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (43 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (0.20 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S24 FE at 77.3 mm, 162 mm, and 213 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy S24 FE is heavier at 213g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 16?: Galaxy S24 FE is 43g heavier than iPhone 16 (213g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy S24 FE is 43g heavier than iPhone 16 (213g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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