Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (14 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 Plus 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 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 Plus is better for one-handed use with a 77.8 mm width, 160.9 mm height, and 199 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 Plus at 199g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 16 Plus?

Galaxy S24 FE is 14g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (213g vs 199g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 14g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy S24 FE (213g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (199g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is slightly wider than Galaxy S24 FE (77.8 mm vs 77.3 mm), Galaxy S24 FE is noticeably heavier (213 g vs 199 g), and Galaxy S24 FE is slightly thicker (8 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy S24 FE is 0.5 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus, making Galaxy S24 FE slightly larger overall...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy S24 FE is 14g heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus (7%).
Height
The Galaxy S24 FE is 1.1mm taller than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Width
The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.5mm wider than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 0.2mm thicker than the iPhone 16 Plus.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (199 g) vs Galaxy S24 FE (213 g), 14 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Plus

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

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE is 0.5 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus (77.3 × 162 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	77.8 mm	+0.5 mm
Height	162 mm	160.9 mm	-1.1 mm
Thickness	8 mm	7.8 mm	-0.2 mm
Weight	213 g	199 g	-14 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16 Plus's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16 Plus 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 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 Plus leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?

Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if narrower 77.3 mm width (vs 77.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (213g vs 199g), taller 162 mm frame (vs 160.9 mm), thicker 8 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm) compared with the iPhone 16 Plus.

Who should choose the iPhone 16 Plus?

Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if lighter listed weight (199g vs 213g), shorter 160.9 mm height (vs 162 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 77.8 mm body (vs 77.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24 FE.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 Plus 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 0.5 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus (77.3 × 162 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (14 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Plus 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 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 Plus is better for one-handed use with a 77.8 mm width, 160.9 mm height, and 199 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 Plus at 199g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 16 Plus?: Galaxy S24 FE is 14g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (213g vs 199g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 14g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy S24 FE (213g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (199g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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