Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (48 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (2.36 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 S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 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 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 17 Air at 165g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 17 Air?

Galaxy S24 FE is 48g heavier than iPhone 17 Air (213g vs 165g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy S24 FE is 48g heavier than iPhone 17 Air (213g vs 165g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 17 Air

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S24 FE is noticeably wider than iPhone 17 Air (77.3 mm vs 74.7 mm), Galaxy S24 FE is significantly heavier (213 g vs 165 g), and Galaxy S24 FE is significantly thicker (8 mm vs 5.64 mm). Galaxy S24 FE is 2.6 mm wider and 5.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S24 FE noticeably lar...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy S24 FE is 48g heavier than the iPhone 17 Air (29.1%).
Height
The Galaxy S24 FE is 5.8mm taller than the iPhone 17 Air.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 2.4mm thicker than the iPhone 17 Air.
Width
The Galaxy S24 FE is 2.6mm wider than the iPhone 17 Air.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (165 g) vs Galaxy S24 FE (213 g), 48 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 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 S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE is 2.6 mm wider and 5.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (77.3 × 162 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	74.7 mm	-2.6 mm
Height	162 mm	156.2 mm	-5.8 mm
Thickness	8 mm	5.64 mm	-2.36 mm
Weight	213 g	165 g	-48 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17 Air's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 17 Air has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 17 Air'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 Air 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 165g), wider 77.3 mm body (vs 74.7 mm), taller 162 mm frame (vs 156.2 mm), thicker 8 mm edge (vs 5.64 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 17 Air?

Choose the iPhone 17 Air if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (165g vs 213g), narrower 74.7 mm width (vs 77.3 mm), shorter 156.2 mm height (vs 162 mm), thinner 5.64 mm profile (vs 8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (74.7 × 156.2 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17 Air 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 2.6 mm wider and 5.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (77.3 × 162 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S24 FE at 213 g (48 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (2.36 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 S24 FE (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 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 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 17 Air at 165g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 17 Air?: Galaxy S24 FE is 48g heavier than iPhone 17 Air (213g vs 165g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy S24 FE is 48g heavier than iPhone 17 Air (213g vs 165g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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