Device Size Comparison
Weight
The Galaxy S24 FE is 36g heavier than the iPhone 17 (20.3%).
Height
The Galaxy S24 FE is 12.4mm taller than the iPhone 17.
Width
The Galaxy S24 FE is 5.8mm wider than the iPhone 17.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 0mm thicker than the iPhone 17.
Smaller body
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm).
Lighter weight
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 (177 g) vs Galaxy S24 FE (213 g), 36 g lighter.
Thinner design
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 (7.95 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm).
Pocketability
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S24 FE is 5.8 mm wider and 12.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 (77.3 × 162 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S24 FE | iPhone 17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.3 mm | 71.5 mm | -5.8 mm |
| Height | 162 mm | 149.6 mm | -12.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.95 mm | -0.05 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 177 g | -36 g |
Pocket Carry
The iPhone 17's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 17 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
One-Hand Use
The iPhone 17'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 17 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S24 FE adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
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 177g), wider 77.3 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 162 mm frame (vs 149.6 mm), thicker 8 mm edge (vs 7.95 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Who should choose the iPhone 17?
Choose the iPhone 17 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (177g vs 213g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 77.3 mm), shorter 149.6 mm height (vs 162 mm), thinner 7.95 mm profile (vs 8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
Overall recommendation
Overall, the iPhone 17 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.
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